閼伽

(閼伽, 阏伽)

(sa) arghya, v. [lang id =1028]阿伽 scented water, or flowers in water as an offering, the word (sa) arghya meaning primarily something valuable, or presentable; hence [lang id =1028]閼伽杯, a golden or metal vessel to hold such water; [lang id =1028]閼伽花 the flower which float on its surface, etc.