A small platform built out of young coconut leaves where offerings to the Gods are made. |
A bunch of coconut flowers laid on the site. |
Cutting the earth to lay the foundation of a proposed house entails a ceremony. The Gods of the Buddhist Pantheon are appeased, a Pirith chanting is done while the first sod of earth is cut at an auspicious hour. It is a joyful occasion and short eats and drinks are served to the guests.