Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
Traditional Masks
Sri Lanka has inherited and been influenced by these traditions of mask making and devil dancing mainly from the cities of Kerala and Malabar in India while Sri Lankan artisans have managed to incorporate more decorative techniques and colour in the masks that are manufactured today.
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Naga RakshaCobra that captures its enemies and makes them slaves
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Gurulu RakshaHawk or Eagle that rescues the captives from the Naga
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Maru RakshaMaru Raksha is described the demon of death.
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Rathnakuta RakshaOn the head of the red mask is a large snake hood.
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Gara RakshaThis mask is used in perahera rituals to cure sickness etc..
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Ginidal RakshaFire Devil that projects anger and wards off evil
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Mayura RakshaPeacock that brings peace, harmony and prosperity
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Dwi Naga RakshaTwin Cobra Devil that brings protection from all evils and danger
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Mal Gurulu RakshaFlowery Eagle that brings fame and fortune