Short paragraph on Bhootkola dance
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Bhuta Kola, Folk Dance of KarnatakaBhuta Kola, an ancient ritual dance, is the worship of spirits, by the Tulu community of Tulu Nadu, which includes Kasaragod taluk in Keralaand Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in Karnataka. The ritual of Bhuta Kola is almost similar to that of Theyyam, which is a custom of worship, mostly practiced by the Malayali in North Malabar. Bhuta Kola, highly stylised ritual dance form of the possessed, is among the most popular art forms coastal Karnataka, which comprises of a mystical world of supernatural entities with the gears of make-up, costume, dialogue, dance and music. The music, dances, dialogues and trances replicates the socio-economic orders, artistic achievements, thought patterns and socio-cultural values preserved in the rural cultures of various regions.
Origin of Bhuta Kola
The origin of Bhuta Kola is cloaked in uncertainty. The ritual is a multifaceted blend of beliefs, music and literature and dramatically enhanced. Spirit worship is amongst the most ancient religious beliefs of South India and can be traced back to the tribal period. The Bhutas or the supernatural spirits are considered as Ganas, the attendants of Lord Shiva, who are the sentinels of the villages, protecting and blessing the villagers and their cattle. The Tulu community has a tradition of twofold worship; the Puranic Gods are worshipped in temple by Brahmin priests and the local spirits and deities are venerated by the devotees and share an intimate relationship.
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