Kani shaman. A banana leaf with ashes and 7 leaves with 1 rupee 25 paise each are needed for the ceremony. Tirunelveli District.
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The shaman throws cowrie shells to find out what to do. Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
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Kani shamanism. 2 kokkaras and a bamboo stick are needed for the ceremony. Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
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7 open cowries, 5 face down: the God says, in 31 days the problem will be solved. Shamanism in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
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Tirunelveli to Quilon
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Kani shamanism. Before the ceremony grains of rice are poured down the kokkara. Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
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The diviner`s altar for Lord Murugan in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
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Tirunelveli and Tiruchendur
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Kani shamanism. Before the ceremony grains of rice are poured down the kokkara. Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
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Diviner (with incense sticks) communicating with the Gods. Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
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