Talk:Lota (vessel)

Merge?
I'm suggesting that Lotah be merged with this article as they seem to be talking about the same thing. - Technostalgia 18:12, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

There doesn't seem to be much controversy about this move...I'm sure someone would have discused it further if so. I think I'll merge the two in 24 hours. DoodoggyDoodoggy 01:18, 16 February 2006 (UTC)

The merge article should then be moved, and this turned into a da page. Lota is also the name of a Brisbane, Queensland suburb. Alex Law 08:12, 26 February 2006 (UTC)

Redirect lotah, lotaa to lota

'Lota' is the dictionary spelling - 'Lotah' and 'Lotaa' should be redirected to 'Lota'. --Zybez13 07:11, 26 March 2006 (UTC)

Bonojohn 17:03, 18 April 2006 (UTC) Was redirected by me

Please do not revert the external link from the page. It is an honest poll and not vandalism. you can contact me at http://halai.blogspot.com if you have questions. Sep 27th, 2006

Unnecessary and Inaccurate Description
Removed:

Cleaning is accomplished by holding the lota in the right hand and pouring water on the area to be cleansed, while the left hand is used to clean the area as the water comes down. The assignment of tasks to each hand is important, as the use of lotas is derived from Islamic traditions where the right hand is usually used to start most everyday tasks (such as eating or drinking) and thus should not make contact with the area to be cleaned. In most South Asian and Middle Eastern countries, the use of lotas is considered to provide a more thorough cleaning than simply using toilet paper.

I took the last sentence and added it once again in an appropriate place, simply because this is one of the most recognizable uses of the term for Muslims around the world. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 8.8.38.2 (talk) 16:38, 11 September 2008 (UTC) Sarega 02:34, 23 March 2007 (UTC)

Deleted
Deleted "Transwikied to Wiktionary" tag to enable re-transwiki-in. Sarega 02:35, 27 March 2007 (UTC)

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Improving the article
Suggestions for improving the article are welcome. Have been thinking along these lines:


 * History: references to the first use of the object - lota and the first use of the word lota to describe the object; descriptions in text on the use of lota for rituals, if any.
 * Variety: Different types of lotas
 * Culture: Dramas, use as derogatory term, mention in Charles Eames' report and any other cultural references with lota

Links I've found so far:
 * Mint
 * Mumbai Mirror - drama

Source

 * Secrets of the Muslim bathroom The lota has torn apart relationships and embarrassed first-generation kids like me. So what is it? Let me explain salon.com, Jul 10, 2012. Nemissimo (talk) 20:01, 10 July 2012 (UTC)

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