sinus passages through nasal irrigation. Often popularly known as "Neti pot". Holy rituals In the Indian-origin religions, the lota is a multipurpose utensil. It is also used in the sacred rituals, such as yagna, puja prayers, wedding and other sacred ceremonies. Ritual cleansing In South Asia, the lota is employed to cleanse oneself. In Bengali, the term lotā is used for bath mugs. People of the South Asia diaspora may use watering cans, empty bottles or cups for cleansing purpose. Muslims use lota for the istinja cleansing rituals, such as wudu, bath and anal cleansing. See also Aftabeh Ghatam or matka, a larger relative of the lota Islamic toilet etiquette Kalasha—the lota is a type of falsha Citations External links Bodna Nai—Music video depicting the extinction of the bodna from urban Bangladesh The Lota Blog—A comedic blog about the use and application of the lota in modern times Nuevos Habitos—An artist dedicated to lota and other stuff - HOW TO USE A LOTA: THE SECRET TO ISLAMIC HYGIENE. Drinkware Indian culture Liquid containers