Culture & Tradition

Performing Arts

Yakshagana

• Traditional folk theatre combining dance, music, dialogue, and costume.
• Originated in coastal Karnataka (Udupi, Mangalore).
• Themes are often mythological—based on Mahabharata and Ramayana.

b. Dollu Kunitha

• A vigorous drum dance performed by the Kuruba community.
• Involves synchronized movements and traditional beats.

c. Bharatanatyam & Kathak

• Practiced mainly in temples and cultural institutions, though Bharatanatyam originated in Tamil Nadu.

d. Bayalata & Bhootha Aradhane

• Bayalata: Open-air theatre using mythological stories.
• Bhootha Aradhane: Spirit worship ceremony common in Tulu Nadu.