Essay name: Ritual drink in the Iranian and Indian traditions

Author: Nawaz R. Guard
Affiliation: University of Mumbai / Department of Sanskrit

This essay studies the ritual drink in the Iranian and Indian traditions from Avestan and Sanskrit sources. More specifically, this study explores the historical significance of ritual drinks in ceremonial rituals and sacrifices among Vedic Aryans and Perso Aryans which are associated with traditions such as Hinduism (Brahmanism) and Zoroastrianism.