Mangalore, January 27: The Bhoota Aradhane culture of Tulu Nadu marked its first presence at the Capital of India, when a colourful tableau from Karnataka rolled down Rajpath at Republic Day parade depicting the cultural heritage of Dakshina Kannad district.
Interestingly Karnataka was the sole participant from the South India during the Republic Day parade at the Capital of India this year.
The spectacular tableau depicting Malaraya Bhoota, a benevolent guardian of human beings who takes care of crops, cattle and belongings, stole the show, among 23 tableaux that offered a glimpse of the country's rich cultural diversity, military might, economic prowess and advances in science and technology at the 63rd Republic Day Parade.
The tableau demonstrated all rituals of worshipping holy spirits. Bhoota Aradhane is prevalent in the coastal district of Dakshina Kannada. Known as Bhuta Kola in Tulu, it is a stylised combination of music and narratives. Fifty-five artistes hailing from different parts and communities of the State celebrated this ritual.
When the tableau of Karnataka rolled down Thailand's first woman Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who was the chief guest of the Republic Day parade, curiously sought explanations about it form President of India Pratibha Devisingh Patil.
The tableau of Karnataka 'Bhutar Adhane' passes through the Rajpath during the 63rd Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Thursday.
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