Who perfomed religious rituals in brahmanisim?

In Brahmanism, religious rituals were primarily performed by Brahmins, who are the priestly class within the Vedic social hierarchy. They were responsible for conducting ceremonies, sacrifices (yajnas), and other religious rites to appease deities and ensure cosmic order. The rituals often involved chanting sacred texts and performing specific rites that were believed to maintain harmony between the human and divine realms. Brahmins played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting Vedic knowledge through their rituals and teachings.