Jun 30 2024 to Jun 30 2024 7:30 p.m.

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Where

Atta Galatta

178, 5th Main Road, 1st Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038

Event Description

The famous Kola performances of Tulu Nadu involve dancers who invite powerful, sacred spirits to possess them. Through the performers, and surrounded by vibrant colours and striking visuals, these spirits—known as daiva—may settle disputes, provide guidance, grant blessings, and pass judgement. However, there is so much more to it than art and devotion. From Panjurli, the benevolent boar spirit, to Bobbarya, guardian of the sea, this book explores it all: the kinds of daiva, their stories, their natures and how they come to inhabit the devout. In Daiva, bestselling author K. Hari Kumar brings you stories of powerful immortals and details of their worship through mystifying rituals—all known to leave onlookers awestruck. Join us for an interactive session with the author on Sunday, 30th June, at Atta Galatta to learn more about this spell-binding book.