A bundle of small twigs or rods used in Zoroastrian religious ceremonies as a symbol of truth and purity.
From Avestan 'barəsma,' referring to ritual twigs used in ancient Persian Zoroastrian worship; also spelled 'barsom' or 'basom' in various English texts.
The baresma in Zoroastrian rituals is like a spiritual broom—it's not just decorative but actively used to sweep away evil or negativity during ceremonies, making it one of the oldest continuous religious objects still in use.
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