Hari Prasad,, V (2024) A Comparative Analysis of Cultural Perspectives: Kantara’s Bhuta Kola and Nigeria’s Ijele Masquerade. A Comparative Analysis of Cultural Perspectives: Kantara’s Bhuta Kola and Nigeria’s Ijele Masquerade, 2. pp. 186-192. ISSN 9788195499250

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Abstract

This research article plays the light in the 2022 movie ‘Kantara’ which
showcased the tribal rituals and traditions of the Tulus people in the rural
regions of Karnataka, India. One of the religious dance performances featured
in the movie was Bhuta Kola, which has been practiced by the Tulus
community for centuries. Similarly, the Ijele Masquerade is a famous Igbo
masquerade practiced by the indigenous people of Nigeria. Although these two
rituals are separated by history and region, this study aims to understand their
history, culture, and spirituality. The environmentalist approach was applied to
both the rituals to analyze their similarities. Bhuta Kola is a dance performance
that involves the worship of spirits and the belief that they protect the
community and their land. The Ijele Masquerade, on the other hand, is a
masquerade dance that is believed to bring prosperity and blessings to the
community. Both rituals are deeply rooted in the spiritual beliefs of their
respective communities and are closely connected to the environment and the
natural world. In the case of Bhuta Kola, the spirits are believed to protect the
community and their land, and the dance is performed to appease them and seek
their blessings. The Ijele Masquerade, on the other hand, is believed to bring
prosperity and blessings to the community, and the dance is performed to honor
the spirits and seek their protection. Both rituals involve the use of masks and

costumes, which are believed to represent the spirits and help the performers
connect with them. In conclusion, the environmentalist approach to
understanding the history, culture, and spirituality of Bhuta Kola and Ijele
Masquerade reveals the deep connection between these rituals and the natural
world. Both rituals are deeply rooted in the spiritual beliefs of their respective
communities and are closely connected to the environmentand the natural world.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Bhuta Kola, Environmentalist Approach, Ijele Masquerade, Kantara, Tulus People.
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of English
Depositing User: Mr Team Mosys
Date Deposited: 25 Jul 2024 06:59
Last Modified: 06 Aug 2024 10:46
URI: https://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/2156

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