Performing Daivaradhane on stage is inappropriate: Click to know why

June 19: Udupi district unit of the Karnataka Janapada Parishat was organised at MGM College. Folklore expert and writer Erya Lakshminarayana Alva inaugurated the programme.

While addressing the gathering Erya Lakshminarayana Alva said that Performing Daivaradhane (spirit worship) on stage for exhibition is inappropriate.
He mentioned that Daivaradhane is an art form for worship in Tulu Nadu. It is a multifaceted art form and should not be exhibited. Those who are interested in Daivaradhane should visit the place where the worship is undertaken. The dialogue, costume, facial paint and performance by the ‘Daiva’ varies from each demi-god. There is no uniformity in the art.
Along with this he said that that there are many works related to folk art forms in Tulu and there is also a need to conduct a study on the folk art forms to know the culture, methods of worship and traditions of Tulu Nadu.