Then, making a transverse mark with a knife, scraping (lekhana) is performed across it using a circular-edged instrument (Mandalagra Shastra), or using rough leaves such as those of Shaka (Tectona grandis) or Shephalika (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis).
Then, making a transverse mark with a knife, scraping (lekhana) is performed across it using a circular-edged instrument (Mandalagra Shastra), or using rough leaves such as those of Shaka (Tectona grandis) or Shephalika (Nyctanthes arbor-tristis).