Vedic Index of Names and Subjects v1.c3.s20.254

v1.c3.s20.254

1. Naḍa, ‘reed,’ is mentioned in the Rigveda¹ as growing in lakes, and in the Atharvaveda² is described as vārṣika, ‘produced in the rains.’ Reeds were used, after being split, for making mats, a work carried out by women.³ They are frequently mentioned elsewhere.⁴ See also Naḍa.