Category: RITUALS

Saura Ugadi (or Soura yugadi) marks the beginning of the solar new year as per the Soura Māna (solar calendar), observed in many parts of South India – prominently …

Udupi Paryaya Utsava – 2022  – Udupi Sri Krishnapura Mutt Shri Vidyasagara Tirtha Swamiji ascended the Sarvajna Peetha of Sri Madhwacharya thereby taking charge of the two-year paryaya of …

Bhootha Kola or spirit worship is an ancient ritual form of worship. Bhoota means ‘spirit’ and Kola means ‘play’ in Tulu. It is basically a spirit worship ritual celebrated …

The contest of buffaloes is called “Kambala” or “Kambula” a sporting race in muddy water. Kambala (Buffalo race) is conducted in water filled paddy field. Coastal Karnataka (Tulunadu) is …