Nagamandala Dance is a ritualistic folk dance form of the coastal regions of Karnataka. It is basically performed by Tuluva community. Nagamandala dance is an essential part of the all-night Nagamandala ritual, which is performed for pleasing serpent god (nagas). The serpent of Karnataka’s Nagamandala celebration is usually considered to be the symbol of fertility and an embodiment of life-force.

Performance— The dance movements are fluid and serpentine which includes twisting and wavy motions. Nagamandala Dance is a combination of dance, ritual, and performance. The Nagamandala ritual starts with the creation of a symbolic serpent on the ground, using sand or rice flour. In between Nagamandala dance, dancers are believed to be temporarily possessed by Naga deity. This Nagamandala dance plays a crucial role in strengthening the community as this is a collective experience of whole society.

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