The ritual worship of ancestral spirits and folk deities in Tulu Nadu (coastal Karnataka). Hundreds of bhutas (spirits) are worshipped through ritual dance and possession. These include Panjurli (boar spirit), Pilichamundi (tiger spirit), and others. Represents the rich folk tradition of the Tulu region.
Elaborate costumes with headgear, face paint, and ritual accessories. Performers embody the spirits through trance and dance.