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24/10/22 21:30 PM IST

Bhoota kala

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  • The practice has come into the limelight due to the recent, Kantara movie.
  • The fictional story shown in the movie is inspired by the relationship shared between forests and their residents and takes place over almost two centuries.
Bhoota Kala 
  • It is an annual ritual performance where local spirits or deities are worshipped.
  • It is believed that a person performing the ritual has temporarily become a god himself.
  • This performer is both feared and respected in the community and is believed to give answers to people’s problems, on behalf of god.
  • There are several ‘Bhootas’ who are worshipped in the Tulu-speaking belt of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts.
  • It is usually performed in small local communities and rural areas.
  • It has influenced Yakshagana folk theatre.
  • Drums and music give company to the dancing and pooja rituals.

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