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Praṇītāpātram

 Item — Carton: 1
Identifier: 20

Content Description

From the Collection:

Collection of 10 wooden implements used in Vedic rituals.

Dates

  • 1970

Biographical / Historical

The praṇītāpātram or praṇītā-praṇayana-pātram or water bowl is used in the New-and Full-Moon Offerings (Darśapūrṇamāsa) toreceive the purified water, which is fetched (praṇīta) from one part of the ritual site and placed to the north of the offering fire (ahavanīya). The bowl is made of either aśvattha- (Ficus Religiosa) or vātaṇa (Crataeva Roxburghii or Creataeva Religiosa) wood.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 cartons

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Dimensions

8.5 in x 4 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