Arthur Perera, writing from Kandy in 1917, records the beliefs of the Sinhalese peasantry about the earth and sky, plants, animals and people. He covers the sacred footprint on Adam’s Peak, charms and omens, household customs, festivals and the great Kandy procession from the Temple of the Tooth, classified on the Folklore Society’s scheme.
A valuable record of traditional Sri Lankan life for students of folklore and South Asian culture. Download the free EPUB.