Mangalore Dasara Is Incomplete Without Pilivesha This Year: No Permission Given

October 5: Pilivesha, the tiger dance is an important [art of Navaratri festival in Mangalore. Several groups are formed which are sponsored by various organizations who perform pilivesha during Navaratri every year.
However, due to Covid-19 pandemic, this year Navaratri festival for Mangaloreans will be incomplete as the pilivesha has been banned this year.
Dakshina Kannada DC K V Rajendra took the decision to impose restrictions on celebrations during Dasara which includes ban on pilivesha, cultural programmes, huge gathering and fireworks.