A water pot
historically used by ascetics, with a detachable cover for easy filling and a
pouring spout.
Kamandalus may be created out of gourds, wood, metal, or
baked clay, among other things.
They're usually broader than they are tall, so they're more
sturdy and less prone to fall over.
Water is an evident need in India's climate.
Even ascetics with limited belongings will have some way of
transporting and storing them.
Apart from meeting their basic requirements, water is a
vital part of ascetic religious life since it is often utilized as a worship
gift and the chosen medium for washing (snana) and other purifying procedures.
The kamandalu is a strong item in and of itself because of
its religious significance.
When a kamandalu has been used for years by a renowned
ascetic, it is said that things stored near to them are charged with their
spiritual force.
Kamandalus are still essential ceremonial artifacts in
contemporary times, although screw-top plastic jugs have mostly superseded
their practical purpose.
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