Palli, [49]–50, [52], [117], [133], [152], [153], [216]

Palm-leaf book (graāndha), [18], [225], [253], [275], [293];
charm, [43], [189], [246], [253];
scroll, [172]

Palmyra palm, climbing, [84];
fruits to ward off evil eye, [113];
leaf charm, [187];
many-branched tree worshipped, [177]–8

Palni shrine, [137]–8, [143], [157]

Pāampanmekkat (snake guardian), Nambutiri, [126]–8

Pāanan, [211], [228], [237]

Pāanchagavyam, [79]

Panchamritham, [78] Pandanus fascicularis, believed to harbour snake, [96]

Pāndavas, [79], [85], [152], [265], [305], [309]

Pāndu kuli supposed to contain treasure, [215]–6