Drabsha
The drabsha () or darfash () is the symbol of the Mandaean faith. It is typically translated as 'banner'. Description and symbolism. The drabsha ("drabša") is a banner in the shape of a cross made of two branches of olive wood fastened together and half covered with a piece of white cloth traditionally made of pure silk, and seven branches of myrtle. The drabsha white silk banner is not identified with the Christian cross. Instead, the four arms of the drabsha symbolize the four corners of the universe, while the pure silk cloth represents the Light of God (Hayyi Rabbi). The  seven branches of myrtle represent the seven days of creation. The drabsha is viewed as a symbol of light and the light of the sun, moon and stars is envisaged to shine from it. It may be of pre-Christian origin and used originally to hang a prayer shawl during immersion in the river (masbuta). Prayers. In E. S. Drower's version of the "Qolasta", prayers 330-347 (corresponding to Part 4 of Mark Lidzbarski's "Oxford Collection") are dedicated to the drabsha.