Kāśa

Kāśa

Grammar: masculine noun.

Meaning: a grass with a flower; the Purāṇa names its flower and uses the plant in rites.

In the scriptures: Bhagavān Śrī Kṛshṇa names it to Yudhishṭhira in these places.

• In the arghya to Agastya: kuśa and kāśa are among the materials placed in one bamboo vessel. The mantra praises Agastya Muni as Kāśapushpapratīkāśa, like the kāśa flower in colour (Chapter 118).
• In the Dīpamālikotsava: after midday the king has a Mārgapālī of kuśa and kāśa tied on high pillars or trees to the east of the city, and offers it pūjā (Chapter 140).

Source: Bhavishya Purāṇa, Uttara Parva, Chapters 118, 140

Sources

• Bhavishya Purāṇa, Uttara Parva, Chapters 118, 140