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Watch | All about ‘Huli Vesha’ or tiger dance of coastal Karnataka

Dasara

Started by Bajilakeri Krishnappa back in 1928, it has remained a family team for 95 years.

The tiger dance appears to have its roots in the animal worship tradition to appease animals so that they do not harm their farming animals.

According to mythology, tiger is the vehicle of Goddess Durga.

These troupes mainly perform during Dasara though a few of them perform during other occasions like Sri Krishna Janmasthami and temple fairs.  

These troupes mainly perform during Dasara though a few of them perform during other occasions like Sri Krishna Janmasthami and temple fairs. 

Dancers paint their bodies using chemical paint after a through shave and bath using channa dal flour.

Read the full story here.

Reporting: Raviprasad Kamila

Visuals: H.S. Manjunath

Production and Voiceover: Yuvasree S

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