Sculptural relief, Kannaki Amman kovil, Karativu

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

Kannaki devotee, Omanthai

Pattini devotee, Panama

Mural, Kannaki Amman kovil, Thurai Neelavanai, Eastern Province

Kannaki Amman statue on kovil rooftop, Puthukuduirappu, Eastern Province

Group blessing, Ambepussa Pattini Devale

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

Kannaki Amman with retinue, Kopay

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

On way to Diya Kapeema, Kabulumulla

Kalaiyadal, Kannaki Amman festival, Koraveli

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

Madai to Kannaki Amman, Koraveli

Palm leaf manuscript of Kannaki Valakkurai, Pattimettu Kannaki Amman Kovil

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

Sacred water with kohomba & turmeric, Panama

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

Kannaki Amman statue, Kurunji Nagar, Eastern Province

Pattini devotee, Panama

Kannaki Amman statue, Karativu

Devotee, Vatarappalai Kannaki Amman kovil, Mullaitivu, Northern Province

Processing with Pattini Amman’s ornaments, Ruwanwella

Kadadora Pattini Devale Diya Kabulumulla

Sacred anklets, Ruwanwella

Pattini Amman’s anklets & ornaments, Ruwanwella

Procession, Pattini devale, Panama, Eastern Province

Devotee, Vatarappalai Kannaki Amman kovil, Mullaitivu, Northern Province

Kavadi dancing, Panama beach

Ammanakei & Anklets, Mahiladitheevu

Li keli dance practice, Panama

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