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Pāli Masks
Pāli masks are worn by the performer who introduces the ritual tools that are summoned by the Adura to cleanse the environment and prepare the offerings for the Sanni yakku
 Dunu PāliyaBrings a bow and an arrow to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |  Kendi PāliyaBrings a pan kendiya ( a water filled small jug) to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |
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 Athu PāliyaBrings a branch of leaves to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |  Thambili PāliyaBrings a King-coconut to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |
 Muguru PāliyaBrings a club to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |  Salu PāliyaBrings a shawl to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |
 Pandam PāliyaBrings flaming torches to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |  Anguru Dummala PāliyaBrings resins and charcoal to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |
 Kukulu PāliyaBrings a rooster to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda. |  Kalas PāliyaBrings a pot with coconut flowers to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |
 Dalumura PāliyaBrings Betel leaves flowers and panduru to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |  Kadu PāliyaBrings a sword to the performing ground. Source: Ariyapala Mask museum, Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka. |
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