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Upon arrival at the jungle camp, the hunters accomplish a ritual to request protection from the ancestors. Life of the Irulas is very religious and every activity starts with rituals and ceremonies for deities or ancestors. Coconuts, flowers, bananas, incense are offered when a direct response or permission is requested.
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