Bhoota Kola Ritual

It is an annual folk ritual of Tulu-speaking people in Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi in Karnataka.

• As per Tulu Adivasi tradition, Bhoota Kola or Daiva Kola is a “non-vedic” ritual where Bhootas or Daivas (guardians and ancestors) are worshipped.
• It has influenced Yakshagana folk theatre.
• It is closely related to Theyyam of neighbouring Malayalam-speaking population.

Types

• Kola: Demi god dancing is offered to the Bhutas in the sthana of the village believed to be where they are supposed to reside.
• Bandi: Bandi is the same as kiola, with the addition of dragging about a chariot, on which the one who is representing ....