Christianity
What cylindrical object is often used to hold holy water during baptisms?
Baptismal font
During prayer, Muslims face this cylindrical structure in Mecca.
The Kaaba
What cylindrical object represents Lord Shiva in temple rituals?
Shiva Lingam
What cylindrical object is spun to release prayers?
Prayer wheel
What cylindrical scroll contains the Torah?
Torah scroll
What circular loaf or wafer represents the body of Christ in communion?
The Eucharist host
What cylindrical object do Muslims drink Zamzam water from during Hajj?
Zamzam cup or vessel
What circular or cylindrical design is used for meditation and ritual focus?
Mandala
What cylindrical container holds relics of the Buddha?
Stupa or reliquary
What cylindrical case protects a mezuzah scroll on doorposts?
Mezuzah case
What cylindrical object holds candles used during church rituals?
Candleholder or candelabrum
What cylindrical container often holds incense during special prayers?
Mabkhara (incense burner)
What cylindrical vessel holds sacred water for puja offerings?
Kalasha
What circular mandala represents the universe in ritual art?
Mandala
What cylindrical cup is used for blessings over wine?
Kiddush cup
What tall cylindrical object is lit during Easter as a symbol of Christ’s resurrection?
Paschal candle
What cylindrical shape represents the minaret, from which the call to prayer is made?
Minaret tower
What cylindrical item is turned to chant mantras in some Hindu sects?
Prayer wheel (used in Hindu-Buddhist traditions)
What cylindrical drum is used in temple chants?
Ritual drum
What cylindrical candle is lit during Havdalah?
Havdalah candle
In Catholic rituals, what cylindrical container holds the consecrated Eucharist?
The ciborium
What cylindrical pillar is central to the Tawaf ritual during Hajj?
The Kaaba’s Black Stone corner
What cylindrical fire altar is central to the homa (fire ritual)?
Homa kunda
What cylindrical column often bears inscriptions of Buddhist teachings?
Dharma pillar or Ashoka pillar
What cylindrical container holds spices used in Havdalah?
Besamim box