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Keele, Catan’
1226-44. Visited Hindu village 3 miles north of APO 689, Enroute recorded

the follewing pictures, (-10-26-44) The first bulding encountered was this
ceremonail storage hut in its usual jungle surroundings. I have never seen

anyone in this area except a small Hindu herdsboy with his group 6f about

10 cows. Ibid. in close review. This thatched hut is support—

ed on legs and made rat and animal proff by the insertion of large circular
disc between the floor end supporting poles. Inside is two baskets one used
for their fire offering. Have noticed from time to tive that this basket
changes position and receives a new collection of charred material. Above
the door is arranged a series of sharp point sticks, each one piercing a
type of food such as dried meat, dried fruit, seeds etc., as if an offering
to the gods avove. A crude eleated pole leads up to the plateiorm. Outside
the hut and approx 40 feet away is a religious ladder like contraption
leaning against a high date palm(?). Large tree, cow shed and

paddy fields. These trees are certainly grand old monarchs and I can easily
see why they are so frequently whorshiped. Note the particular thatching on

the apex of the cow shelter. The paddy fields are always located conveniently

located to the homes of the people.