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A selection of the many Demon Masks worn during Tovil Curing Dances. These demons dance during the Morning Watch Dances of a Tovil Curing Ceremony.
(For further details see the Sections on “Demons” and “Dances”.)
Pandem Paliya/Sanniya
Salu Paliya/Sanniya
Kendi Paliya/Sanniya
Kalas Paliya/Sanniya
Tambili (Coconut) Paliya/Sanniya
Anguru-dummala Paliya/Sanniya.
Maru-Paliya/Sanniya
According to the cause of the patient’s illness, these masks of disease causing demons may also be worn by the dancers
Deva/Kola- Sanniya/Paliya
This mask has cameos of all 18 disease causing demons
Mahasona is “called” and dances during the Midnight Watch Dances.
(See section on “Midnight Watch” in “Dances” for further details.)
