Kannaki Amman statue, Karativu

On way to Diya Kapeema, Kabulumulla

Pattini devotee, Panama

Madai to Kannaki Amman, Koraveli

Procession, Pattini devale, Panama, Eastern Province

Making (or fulfilling) a vow, Pattini Amma devotees, Panama, Eastern Province

Sacred anklets, Ruwanwella

Mother helps daughter roll on the ground three times around the Pattini shrine, to prove her devotion to the goddess so she may grant her fertility. Pattini devale, Panama

Group blessing, Ambepussa Pattini Devale

‘May the blessings of the anklet be with you!’ Ruwanwella

Devotee, Vatarappalai Kannaki Amman kovil, Mullaitivu, Northern Province

Kap Situweema ritual at the Pattini devale at the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of Buddha’s tooth relic), Kandy

Sacred water with kohomba & turmeric, Panama

Processing with Pattini Amman’s ornaments, Ruwanwella

Pattini devotee, Panama

Image of the goddess, Kannaki Amman kovil, Manchanthudawai, Eastern Province

Mural, Kannaki Amman kovil, Thurai Neelavanai, Eastern Province

Kadadora Pattini Devale Diya Kabulumulla

Kannaki Amman with retinue, Kopay

Devotee, Vatarappalai Kannaki Amman kovil, Mullaitivu, Northern Province

Child being blessed with anklet by ritual practitioner, Ruwanwella, Sabaragamuwa Province

Ammanakei & Anklets, Mahiladitheevu

Devotee at the Door Opening ceremony of the annual Kannaki Amman festival, Manchanthudawai, Eastern Province

Li keli dance practice, Panama

Pattini Amman’s anklets & ornaments, Ruwanwella

Kannaki devotee, Omanthai

Kannaki Amman statue, Kurunji Nagar, Eastern Province

Palm leaf manuscript of Kannaki Valakkurai, Pattimettu Kannaki Amman Kovil

Sculptural relief, Kannaki Amman kovil, Karativu

Kavadi dancing, Panama beach

Kalaiyadal, Kannaki Amman festival, Koraveli

Kannaki Amman statue on kovil rooftop, Puthukuduirappu, Eastern Province