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Living Cultures of Tulunadu
Pandu | The Champion Buffaloe of Kambala | Living Cultures of Tulunadu
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Kambala is a traditional slush track buffalo race that takes place in different parts of Tulunad from the month of November till March. Kambalas are integrally connected to agricultural activities, worship of Bhuta and Naga, and the worship of land and nature.
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Kambala as a ritualistic and competitive event in Tulunadu, involves a detailed preparation of the racing buffaloes prior to the actual race. Ploughing of buffaloes holds a significant role in these preparations. This is a glimpse into one such acts.
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(Ploughing Kambala buffaloes) |?Living Cultures of Tulunadu
Pilivesha of Tulunadu | Udupi | Ashok Raj Kadabettu | Living Cultures of Tulunadu
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Pilivesha (Tiger Dance) is a performative tradition practised in the districts of Dakshina Kannada & Udupi. There are ritualistic and competitive Pilivesha troupes that perform during Navaratri in Mangalore and Krishna Janmashtami at Udupi. Ashok Raj Kadabettu is repute Pili troupe leader in Udupi.
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Dakke Bali is a form of Naga worship which takes place once in two years at Brahmastana, Padubidri of Udupi district. Dakke Bali involves an overnight performance ritual dedicated to the Naga deity. As a part of the series of Dakke Bali that takes place in Brahmastana at Padubidri, one Dakke Bali performance ritual is held in Murudi Brahmastana.
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Dakke Bali at Murudi Brahmastana, Padubidiri | Nagaradhane | Living Cultures of Tulunadu
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