Punyahavachanam, also known as Punyahavachana or Punya Havachana, is a sacred ritual performed in Hindu temples, especially in the Telugu states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The term "Punyahavachanam" is derived from two Sanskrit words: "Punya," meaning "merit" or "auspicious," and "Havachanam," meaning "sacrifice" or "offering."