Bhootha Aradhane is the folk dance of Karnataka that is mostly performed by Tulu speaking people of coastal region. Bhootha Aradhane is a dance form that includes worshipping local spirits and deities influencing by many local beliefs and ritualistic magic to ward off the evil spirits.

Performance— In Bhootha Aradhane, different community members gather and worship bhootas that means spirits or deities through energetic dance and different prayers. This includes a trained person who is believed to be in touch with God. The dancers are painted in a traditional manner and are meant to represent the bhootas or spirits. Movements include stomping, jerky body movements, and spins, which mimic the possessed state of the spirit. Bhootha Aradhane dance is performed on special religious occasions, temple festivals and village celebrations. Need a Bhootha aradhane dance troupe, book now on best rates!