Added to this list is the “lota,” which is used in Muslim communities, including most South Asian populations, to aid in cleansing rituals.

He hastened down and fetched his lota, and proceeded in the direction of the pool.

"Steady!" he mentally encouraged himself, fixing his gaze upon a piece of brassware close by—a lota overlaid with copper and chased with mythological figures.

And there’s a new restaurant called Café Lota, where you can have the most inventive Indian cuisine.

At a Lota Burger stand the agent ordered coffee to go.

Lotas come in all shapes and sizes Many individuals are selective and take tremendous pride in their lota of choice.