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House Extension
Building an extension on an existing house - This is done as if building a new house as the extended area must be “protected”.
Placing flower offerings in coconut “houses” at corners of extension
Special articles to be buried in foundation
Tying on white pirit threads for all of those present at end of ceremony and then everyone is served with refreshments
Coconut milk being boiled in clay pot
It boils over evenly so this is auspicious!
Monks from local Temple conduct pirit