About Ritual Rice Pots

When Buddhism was first introduced to Tibet from India, flower petals were commonly scattered during pujas and rituals. However, as flowers were scarce in Tibet's harsh climate and landscape, Tibetans improvised by replacing the flower petals with uncooked grains such as barley and later, rice.

In modern times, tsampaka flowers (metog tsampaka) are sometimes added to the raw grains inside the rice pot.

Ritual rice pots are available in single and multi-tiered versions. Advanced ritualists often use multi-compartment rice pots to store additional ritual substances such as mustard seeds, holy rilbus, protector rice and various resins.

When not in use, rice pots should be stored respectfully with other ritual items, or in a clean and high place.

• Material: Copper, silver
• Height: 135 mm (5.3-in)
• Diameter: 72 mm (2.8-in)
• Weight: 0.28 kg (0.6 lb)