Showing posts with label Hewisi band. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hewisi band. Show all posts

Friday, December 7, 2012

Initiation ceremony, Hewisi band, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Before the 'Devatha Kotuwa'

Tying a 'Panduru'

Paying his respects to his mother

Paying his respects to the 'Gurunnanse'
Paying 'pooja' to the Gods and paying obescience to the parents and the teacher - Gurunnanse - are all part of the ceremony.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Hewisi Band - Initiation, dressing up, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.





Changing to the band kit is a laborious process with its own rituals.

Monday, December 3, 2012

Ceremonially receiving the 'Hewisi Band' kit, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.




The presentation of the kit to be worn by the members of the 'Hewisi Band' at the Maniccawaththe Pansala, in Avissawella, Sri Lanka, is shown in these pictures.