Title
Round pot
Year/Period
18th century
Region
Tamil Nadu, South India
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H8 x D8 cm
Accession No.
1995-03393
Collection of
This brass round pot known as 'vibhuti patiram' or sacred ash container, is one of the ritual objects in Hindu worship. Vibhuti (sacred ash) is one of the main sacraments given at puja in all the Shaivite (worhsip of Shiva) temples. It is generally the residue of cow dung burnt in a sacred fire.In the most Tamil Hindu temples, the 'shodashopachara puja' or 16 forms of worship is customarily practised during festive occasions. The mirror, fan, flywhisk, umbrella and various types of lamps are included during the worship.
