The Culture Of Bhoota Kola History in our villages | Bhoota Kola Culture...

The Culture Of Bhoota Kola History in our villages | Bhoota Kola Culture and #Kantara History Bhoota means'spirit' and Kola means 'play' in Tulu. It is essentially a spirit worship ceremony practised by Tulu-speaking people in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, and in several areas of Kerala. They are ghosts who guard the hamlet from disasters and bring it prosperity. The fury of these spirits is thought to bring terrible luck. Panjurli, joined by his sister Varthe, Kalluri, Kalkuda, Kordhabbu, Guliga, Jarandaya, Bobbarya, and other spirits are revered. There are stories about their bravery and how they came to be worshipped. People believe that these spirits are neither good nor bad. Kola is also known as 'nema,' which signifies a ceremonial that lasts from nightfall to dawn. The area is adorned with flowers, primarily jasmine and firecracker flower (Abbolige/ Abboli), among other things. A man serves as a temporary medium for the spirit. The Kola is performed by professionals from society's lower castes. The Daiva or Bhoota performer usually wears a skirt made of fragile palm leaves, which is easily combustible and allows them to do fire acts. They have prior experience performing Kola, are dedicated to it, and are compensated for it. It is said that during Kola, for a fraction of a second, the true Daiva's spirit enters the performer and they can prophesy or glimpse the future. They are worshipped with reverence and dignity. "Nambidinayan kai budaye," a phrase attributed to the spirits of Tulu Nadu. "Nambave nambandinayan," meaning "I will not abandon those who believe in me and will persuade those who do not believe in me."