The Pandam-paaliya is one of many masks of the Sinhalese Tovil (dance group) repertoire of Sri Lanka. Distinct from religious ceremonies, Tovil is performed, to much psychotherapeutic effect, in a home setting when a family or community member falls seriously ill, or when a woman is approaching childbirth. [Photo, courtesy C.J.Humber/ Private Collection, Professor Suwanda Sugunisiri] from Sri Lanka.