Video of women dancing with ‘Daiva’ goes viral; Researcher Ajit Gowda Aivarnadu issues clarification
Team Udayavani, Jun 17, 2022, 3:26 PM IST
Sullia: Recently, a video of a few women dancing with the ‘Daiva’ (deity) in Marnadu, Kodagu had gone viral. It was criticized by several who claimed that it is an insult to the deities.
Issuing a clarification, Researcher Ajit Gowda Aivarnadu said that when it comes to Daivaradhane, every region in Coastal Karnataka follows a different set of rituals, and usually people in the Kodagu region dance with deity as a ‘Harake’ (vow).
” I am not justifying the act, but we must also respect their beliefs. People in Kodagu dance with the deity as a form of ‘Harake’. However, the custom is not followed here in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi regions,” he added.
Talking about the issue, Daiva Pathri Monappa Madavu said, ” Firstly it is wrong to film women dancing with the deity. It is their custom and we must learn to respect it. The ritual in no way is an insult to our daivas.”
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Campaigning for 1st phase of LS polls in Karnataka ends today
Naxal activity cools following ANF operations?
Preparations complete for Lok Sabha Elections in Dakshina Kannada
Building the future: Chowta’s ‘Navayuga Navpatha’ manifesto sets ambitious goals for DK
Hope to see my protege Padmaraj’s victory in my lifetime: Janardhana Poojary
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
PM Modi Accuses Congress of Divisive Agenda, Seeking Votes by Implementing Religious Quotas
Don’t blame Dubai’s freak rain on cloud seeding
Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren moves SC, says HC not pronouncing verdict on his plea against arrest
Elephant ‘Malti’ transferred from Amber to Vantara elephant sanctuary
Invest in disaster resilience today for safer tomorrow: PM Modi