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A New Home for the Elephant God

Near Imbi market we're alerted to an auspicious Indian occasion by the presence of hanging decorations made from coconut leaves. A new shrine to Ganesha, the Hindu elephant god, remover of all obstacles, is being conscecrated by a priest (in black) and his assistant.

I am taken with the importance of food in the dedication of a shrine.

Eat when you are hungry
sleep when you are tired
...
chop wood
carry water