Megalithic Dolmens [Muniyara]

A dolmen is a type of single-chamber megalithic tomb, usually consisting of three or more upright stones supporting a large flat horizontal capstone (table). Most date from the early Neolithic period (4000 to 3000 BC). Dolmens were usually covered with earth or smaller stones to form a barrow, though in many cases that covering has [...]

Dollu Kunitha

Dollu Kunitha (dance), is a major form of art, occupies the pride of place among folk dances. Dollu Kunitha is a popular drum dance of Karnataka accompanied by singing. It provides both spectacular variety and complexity of skills in the process of demonstration. Woven around the presiding deity of Beereshwara or Beeralingeswara, chiefly worshipped by [...]

Theyyam

Theyyam  is a popular ritual dance of  Kerala, India, predominant in the  districts of Kannur and Kasargod. As a living cult with several thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs, it embraces almost all the castes and classes of the Hindu religion in this region. The term Theyyam is a corrupt form of Daivam or God. People [...]

ATTUR CHURCH, Karkala, Karnataka

Attur is a village famed for the church it houses. It is located on the outskirts of the Karkala city. The main attraction of this peaceful and seclude place is the shrine of St. Lawrence, established in 1759 AD with remarkably rich history. Scenic greenery amidst religious piety, Attur attracts lot of devotees, irrespective of [...]

Thousand Pillar Temple, Moodabidri, Karnataka

Savirakambada Basadi (Thousand Pillars Temple) built in AD 1462 Basadi of 1000 pillars, famous for its stone sculpture. Mahadwar, Bhairadevi, Chitradevi, Namaskaara, Teerthankara and Garbhagruha are the 8 Mantapas here. The idol (8ft high) of Chandranatha is established in the garbha gruha. Supaarshwa and Chandraprabha Theerthankara idols are worth visiting. Navanaari kuinjara , a sculptural [...]

Nagamandala

Nagamandala, an elaborate form of serpent worship, is unique to Tulu Nadu (Coastal Karnataka). There is a distinct form of dance associated with it that is akin to yakshagana. Conducted in an extravagant manner throughout the night. Nagamandala is performed during the months (December to April), before the monsoon. There are two groups of performers [...]

Yakshagana

Yakshagana is a dance drama popular in the state of Karnataka. It is believed to have evolved from pre classical music form and theatrical arts. Yakshagana is popular in the districts of Uttara Kannada, Shimoga district, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragod district. This would be considered to be a form of “Opera” in western eyes. [...]

Kambala

Kambala or Buffalo Race is a well-known sport in Karnataka. Though it is difficult to trace the history of this sport yet it is popularly believed that the sport has its origin in the farming community of Karnataka. Following the age-old traditions today Kambala is played as recreational sport by the farmers. The buffalo race [...]