PLATE IV 



THE SACRED MUGGU 



These miiggiis are in preparation for a feast, and are not so much for use in the 

 worship as for ornament. The niiiggiis described in the text are of the same nature, 

 but not often so large. Those designed for ornament are made by the women of the 

 household, and not by a priest. The picture is of a Brahman home. 



PREPARING THE SACRIFICIAL FEAST 



This is the feast which is eaten in connection with the worship of Dravidian deities. 

 It is prepared in a grove. The sheep is decorated with leaves as an offering to the 

 goddess. It will be killed before the idol and afterwards will be eaten. 



