Vālikā (f.) [a by -- form of vālukā] sand (often sprinkled in connection with festivities to make the place look neat) A i.253; J i.210; iii.52, 407; vi.64; Vism 420; DhA i.3, 111; VvA 160, 305; PvA 189. -- paritta˚ sand (on the head) as an amulet J i.396, 399. -- In cpds. usually vālika˚. Cp. vālukā.   -- puñja a heap of sand J vi.560. -- pulina sand bed or bank J ii.366; iii.389. -- vassa a shower of sand SnA 224.