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Nupa Amaibi Wahengkhuman Tomba getting ready for performing rituals. There was a time when nupa amaibis were invited to participate in many parts of the state; however, nowadays their appeal has somewhat waned. Wahengkhuman Tomba used to participate in Lai Haoraba festivals but due to his increasing age he has now stopped attending them. This photo was taken about five years back when he was still active.

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During the Warlis’ life-cycle rituals such as joli-lagin-dis (birth-wedding-death), everything is anointed with mohua daru. Mohua daru is also part of the homecoming ritual of their kuldevas (household deities), as seen here. Warli men from Nashik district, whose gods are believed to share kindred relations with those of Palghar district, carry Hirva Dev, wrapped in a red cloth, and the other kuldevas in a karandi (basket). (Courtesy: Namrata Toraskar)

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Brojen Yambem getting ready for performing rituals during Lai Haraoba at Loklaobung, Imphal. Unlike the amaibas, who are male priests, the position of amaibis are not determined by gender. The amaibi identity comprises both male (nupa) and female (nupi) amaibis.

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The pug mill produces compact clay which are cut off in the shape of Shivling and stacked. These moulds are thrown on the chaak to give shape to pottery items (Courtesy: Jai Thakur)

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