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Kangeelu Kunita

Kangeelu Dance

kangilu or kangeelu is devotional folk dance, form of udupi , karnataka. It is a spiritual and powerful form of dance performed by trained people.This dance is performed by trained people. Kangilu is performed only on the full moon day.

Origin

It is a traditional folk dance rooted in udupi. It is performed by special community, and they are known as mandal and gowda communities.

Tradition

the beginning of the dance is done by offering pooja to the goddess durga. After completion of the pooja dancers get ready to perform this folk dance. Kangeelu dance is not purley dancing,but an dance act.There are 5-12 members in the group wearing the same visha. They also paint their faces with attractive colors.

Belief

They eternally believe that this folk dance helps them to keep all diseases,evil powers,and other negative energies away from them.Celebrating this festival also creates peace,harmony,and healthy atmosphere in the village.

Celebration

During the performance a traditional song is played.It is called the karungilo and at the end a song called aati kalenje is played.The whole of karnataka gathers during this day to have a glimpse of the pooja and the dance performance. On this occasion they cook rice and coconut, outside their homes and is offered to mari god. It is celebrated with great grandeur in the society.