The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads v2.c31.s2.46

v2.c31.s2.46

Another rite,² the Baudhyavihāra, a curious name of dubious origin, for the propitiation of Rudra and his hordes, is the making of a basket of Palāça leaves, the placing in it of rice and butter, and hanging it on a tree as an offering to the god as wearer of the quiver: the offerer also spreads leaves about and touches the cattle with a number of things, with sandal, salve, Surā, water, cow-dung, and a cow’s tail to secure luck. Further, an offering is made to Kṣetrapati,³ who is represented by a bull as at the Çūlagava rite.