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A terraced sapluchre: averaging 10 feet high. This dirt mound probably is

is used as a memorail to the seceased, or as

a ceremonail mound covering the remains of ashes
for some cremated Hindu. They are found in

all states of preservation, some so old as

to erase all indications of the terraced effect.
Occaisionally the benchs are reinforced by
‘bamboo binders. In the more resently cons-
structed ones the fence is solid and serves the
purpose of keeping out the cows and any other
animal that might have a tendency to deface the
memorial.

Bamboo barracades at the base of large tree.
Generally associated with the previous symbols.

Various religions are present inthe region and

 

would not be surprised if several of them have

   

 
  

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molest any of these religions demonstrations found along the way, The rice

been represented, A Hindu warned us not to

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harvesters still work in the fields, For those more ambition Hindus and In-

   
 
 
 
  
 

dians use this type or rice stack for storage.
The rice herminals or heads are turned inward.
Stack on base of leaves. Limbs with leaves so
arranged on top and purposely inserted in the
sides as if a religious item to ward off the .
demons of destruction. Evidence. of son re=>~
specting father. Women loose fear when ij cieuebed to do so by ihe Gane members
of the family groups. Gave one Hindu boy a package of cigaretts who in tum

took out three of them and gave to his father,