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Annotation translation: "Daivathar is one of the main deities in Malabar. Because he told lies his tongue was torn out by the other deities, so the person who takes his part is dumb. A Tiya woman, who went to Andalur near Tellicherry to worship, put the deity on her umbrella [sic] and this brought him to Kannanur. The Kanathur temple was erected on the spot where she put down her umbrella. It has since attracted other deities to it. Daivathar is supposed to be a part of Sri Raman and is much honoured and very loved by the people. Only a Peruwannoon (a member of the caste of the Pandschamas) can enjoy the privilege of being allowed to personify him and wear his golden crown at the annual festival.". Annotation: "Daivathar, einer der Hauptgötter Malabars. Seine Zunge ist ihm von den anderen Göttern Lügen halber ausgerissen worden, darum ist sein Darsteller stumm. Einer Tiyerfrau, die nach Andalur bei Tellicherri zum Anbeten ging, setzte sich der Gott auf den Schirm u. so kam er nach Kannanur. An dem Ort, wo sie den Schirm niederlegte, wurde der Kanathur Tempel errichtet u. seither zogen noch andere Götter ein. Daivathar soll ein Teil von Sri Ramen sein u. ist im Volk hoch verehrt u. sehr beliebt. Nur ein Peruwannoon (?) (aus der Pandschama Kaste) erfreut sich des Privilegiums ihn personifizieren zu dürfen u. am jährlichen Fest im März seine goldene Krone zu tragen."
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image
Format
b/w positive, paper print, gelatin-silver 10.6 x 15.3 cm.
Daivathar (deity) Kanathur (sacral building) Sri Ramen (deity) Adornment Audience Caste Ceremonial scene Deity, representation of Headgear Priest m Religious festival Textile pattern Throne Umbrella Weapon
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