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Updated: May 21, 2025
He comes, and after telling the people what must be done to insure the crop, he designates some one man who must, on the following morning, celebrate Padiam. Four sturdy men carry this to the river and set it afloat, while the people shout and beat on gongs to drive away evil spirits who might wish to steal the raft and its contents.
The purpose of this offering is to supply food to any spirits who may be unable to attend the ceremony. Early the next morning, the man who has been designated by Kadaklan to perform the Padiam makes ready, at his own expense, a large pig and cooked rice, and carries these to the fields.
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