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vessels are indispensable in all their religious ceremonies, and are 16 in number, viz.

Shunkh.—The conch-shell.

Urgha.—A copper vessel used in the ablutions of the images.

Dhoopdan.—For burning incense before the image.

Abkhora.—A ewer for presenting drink-offerings to the Gods.

Nundee.—The humped bull on which Mahadeo rides.

Sumputnee.—A copper vessel used also in presenting offerings.

Kuttoree.—Also of copper, to give offerings of flowers.

Thalee.—A large brass round dish for offering fruits and sweetmeats.

Dhoopdanee.—A smaller brass vessel for offering incense.

Laghupatra.—A small brass cup to mix up sandal in.

Singhasan.—The chair or seat for the images or idols.

Brihut Achamani.—A large spoon, to offer water to the Deity.

Laghu Achamani.—To offer water to the Deity, to cleanse his mouth.

Shunkh (upon the stand "Tictee") is used to pour water upon the idols.