Halalta Explained

In Mandaeism, halalta (ࡄࡀࡋࡀࡋࡕࡀ) is sacramental rinsing water used in rituals such as the masiqta (death mass).^{[1] [2]}

During the Ṭabahata Masiqta, halalta is kept in bottles. Priests use the water to rinse their bowls and then drink all of it, since none of it can be spilled or wasted.^[1]

See also

• Mambuha
• Holy water

Notes and References

1. Book: Buckley, Jorunn Jacobsen. The Mandaeans: ancient texts and modern people. Oxford University Press. New York. 2002. 0-19-515385-5. 65198443.
2. Book: Burtea, Bogdan. Zihrun, das verborgene Geheimnis. Harrassowitz. Wiesbaden. 2008. 978-3-447-05644-1. 221130512. de.