Kindi (vessel)

Kindi is a type of a pitcher usually found in old houses in Kerala and other parts of India.

The word Kindi is derived from the word kuṇḍikā, kuṇḍa, kuṇḍī, kuṇḍaka meaning "water pot" or "water sprinkler".

[1] Early examples of Kindi first appears in Chalcolithic period cultures of South Asia, notably in Savalda Culture and two well-preserved examples from Jorwe culture pottery dating to 2nd millennium BC.

[2][3] Usually made of bell metal, it is commonly used during puja to dispense holy water.

The shape of Kindi is very effective to minimize water loss while washing the feet or hand, as it has only a small aperture to pour water.