Bhoota Kola
Key facts about Bhoota Kola :
- Bhuta Kola is also known as Daiva Kola or Nema.
- It is a ritual dance performance which in prevalent among Hindus.
- It mainly celebrated in Karnataka and also some parts of kerala.
- Tulu community largely participate in it.
- The recent Kannada film KANTARA is based on this ritual.
Yakshagana
Key facts about Yakshagana :
- Yakshagana is a traditional theatre which is prevalent in Dakshina Kannada, Shimoga and Western Chikmangaluru districts of Karnataka.
- It is also prevalent in the Kasaragod district in the state of Kerala.
- It combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up and stage techniques with a unique style and form.
- It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theatre during the period of Bhakti movement.
- Its stories are drawn from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other epics from both Hindu and Jain traditions.
Syllabus : Prelims + Mains; GS1 – Culture
