Elephants are sacred animals. They are believed to have a power to avoid bad spirits. People give them foods and scroll under their belly to get their blessing. People also believe that stepping on elephant dung could help them avoid nightmares.
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Title: Devi dos harima (Avoiding divine curse by treating elephants)
Creator: Danister Perera
Date: 2017
Location: Kandy, Central Province
Contributor: Nileeka Sandamali
Publisher: ICHCAP
Rights: Lahiru Herath
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