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Mekṣaṇa

 Item — Carton: 1
Identifier: 17

Content Description

From the Collection:

Collection of 10 wooden implements used in Vedic rituals.

Dates

  • 1970

Biographical / Historical

The mekṣaṇa or mixer is used to mix the flour in boiling water for the preparation of the cake (puroḍāśa), the typical offering in a number of rituals, such as the New- and Full-Moon offerings.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 cartons

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Dimensions

17.25 in x 3 in

Repository Details

Part of the CSUF University Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University Archives & Special Collections
Pollak Library South Room 352 (PLS 352)
Fullerton CA 92831-3599 USA
(657) 278-4751