a metal container, hung on the idol of a deity, having a small hole from which water from the containers slowly but steadily drops on the head of the deity.
ತ್ರಿಪತ್ರ
♪ tri patra
noun
the tree Aegle marmelos of Rutaceae family.
its trifoliate leaves.
the tree Butea frondosa of Papilionaceae family; bastard teak; flame of the forest.