KUNTIKANAMATA

SHRI SHANKARANARAYANA TEMPLE

DHOOMAVATHI DAIVA

Bhuta Kola or Bhuta Aradhane

This is the very unique form of traditional, ritualistic folk dance performed in coastal parts of Karnataka and Kerala as part of worshiping. I.e Tulu Nadu (Region people speaking tulu language).In Tulu it is called Bhoota and in Malayalam it is known by Theyyam.

IIn mythology ‘Bhuta Ganas’ are referred as soldiers of Lord Shiva and their main duty are to protect Dharma, hence they are with divine power.The person performing bhuta kola will have a special makeup, jewellery and costumes.He will dance to the tunes of music which is very unique. The basic idea behind the bhoota kola is protecting our environment and worship nature.

Bhuta kola is performed twice in a year during the festivals in Kuntikanamata temple. One immediately after the annual festival and other during the month of January. Apart from this all throughout the year the bhandara (all the costumes, jewellery and weapons) is carried in a procession from the temple to the neighbouring places to perform this ritual.

Names of Bhootas worshipped in temple are Kuntikana Dhoomavathi, Rajya daiva,Guliga,Ullakalu,Koraga,KinniMani,Poomani and Raktheswari.

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