Tiger dance

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Why now is the time to see India’s 200-year-old Tiger Dance festival

"Tiger Masque" is a folk dance unique in coastal Karnataka. Pilivēṣa is performed during Navratri to honour the Goddess Durga, whose favoured animal is the tiger (called mārnemi). Mangalore Dasara is one of the festivals during which large number of enthusiasts participate in this ritual. It was originated in Udupi District of Karnataka and initially performed during the Krishna and Ganesha Chaturthi at Mangalore, Udupi, Moodabidri, Kundapur and many other places in Tulu Nadu.

Pili Yesa (Tulu) or Huli vesha (Kannada) is a Tulunadu folk dance. It is performed mainly during Krishna Janmashtami. Today we had a troupe visit my apartment building and I had a great photo

#Pulikali literally means ‘dance of the tiger’. This traditional #Kerala folk art is an electric & colorful mix of song and dance, and form an integral part of #Onam celebrations. Have you had the chance to witness this live? #RoyalTraditions

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