. . "For the performance of p??dy??b, before the kosti ritual, a Zoroastrian is expected to wash with water the exposed parts of the body.The ceremonial ablution of p??dy??b takes place as follows: The person first recites an A????m vohu prayer.Then he wets the two hands up to the wrists, including the palm and fingers, and washes his face, which is followed by wetting the right hand again and thrice w" . . .