IDNO

P.58095.ACH2

Description

A velichapad is a man who becomes possessed by a Kuttichaathan, or little demon. In the village of Peringottukara this spirit is worshipped as a deity.

Place

S Asia; India; Kerala; Thrissur

Cultural Affliation

Named Person

Photographer

None

Collector / Expedition

Date

Collection Name

Haddon Collection

Source

Format

Print Black & White

Primary Documentation

Other Information

P.58081.ACH2 to P.58182.ACH2 and P.44731.ACH2 were in the envelope now numbered C147/ which came from Wooden drawer VI.
This image may have come L.K. Ananthakrishna Iyer.