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Devotion and Syncretism: Pattini – Kannaki Devotion in Sri Lanka

An exhibition of photographs and text
By Sharni Jayawardena and Malathi de Alwis
 
Inauguration on Tuesday, 13 May 2014 at 18:30
 
Devotion to Kannaki-Pattini is an inspiring example of Hindu-Buddhist syncretism in Sri Lanka. Tamil Hindus know her as Kannaki and Sinhala Buddhists as Pattini. However, a large number of Sri Lankans, even devotees, are unaware that she is a shared deity. While some beliefs and rituals of veneration are shared, there are also significant variations between and across the two religions, and regionally. This photographic exhibition attempts to capture that diversity and complexity
 
As part of this exhibition, there will be a talk on Monday, 19 May 2014 at 18:30 in the Art Gallery on
Devotion and Syncretism: Pattini-Kannaki Worship in Sri Lanka
Illustrated lecture by Dr. Malathi de Alwis, Consultant Socio-Cultural Anthropologist


Event starts on Wednesday, 14 May 2014 at 05:30 hrs

Type

Films

Dates

14 May 2014, 05:30 AM

Venue

Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex, IIC