Ranga Shankara Fest '10: Jogteera Aata(day 5)

Also called "Jogateera Aata", this is among the most popular folk form in North Karnataka. The devotees of Goddess Yellamma believe that she symbolises the universe and carry a vibrantly decorated bust of Yellamma while singing and dancing in her praise. Thus their name is a derivation from "jaga etthuvavaru" -- literally meaning "those who carry the world"-- Jogatheeyaru.




The singer/ dancers balance pots of water on their head as they sing and dance to the haunting sounds of Chowdike, a fascinating instrument.

(Video Courtesy: Maya Productions)

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