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Dasara Festival: The Festival of Dasara is celebrated on the occasion of Navaratri. Celebrations are unique ranging from worshipping goddess Chamundeshwari (Durga) to exhibiting colorful toys on the day of 'bombe habba' in Kannada. There is a story for exhibiting toys called as Golu. Since Goddess Durga needed tremendous power, all other Gods and Goddesses transplaced their power to Goddess Durga and thus they all stood still as toys , to respect them in these days during which they must be worshipped, we pray toys which are in shape of Gods and Goddesses. Navaratri", is among the most important festivals celebrated in India. Unlike Dussera, this is celebrated for 10 days in Southern parts. Sri Krishna Janmashtami are the other festivals that are celebrated with enthusiasm. Tiger Dance is a unique form of folk dance in Dakshina Kannada that fascinates all people. Since tiger is considered as the favoured carrier of Goddess Sharada (the deity in whose honour Dussehra is celebrated), this dance is performed during the Dussehra celebration. It is also performed during other festivals like Krishna Janmashtami, etc.,.
Aati festival is also one of the festivals especially celebrated in Mangalore. It commences from July 17 and runs up to August 15. Aatikalanja is a ritualistic folk dance performed by the Nalke community. Kalanja is the name of a minor spirit who is in charge of the protection of the village folk during the month of July-August, the rainy season. Vijayadashami: (Hindi and Marathi: Kannada:), also known as Dussehra (Hindi:, Kannada: , Marathi: ), "Dashain" in Nepali, or Mohani Nakha in(Nepal Bhasa::), is a festival celebrated across Nepal and India. It is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright half of the Hindu month of Ashwayuja or Ashwina, and is the grand culmination of the 10-day annual festival of Dasara or Navaratri. The legend underlying the celebration, as also its mode of conduct, vary vastly by region; however, all festivities celebrate the victory of the forces of Good over Evil. It is also considered to be an auspicious day to begin new things in life. It is the largest festival of Nepal and celebrated by Hindu and non-Hindu as well. |
