Bhoota Kola | ಭೂತಾರಾಧನೆ

`Bhoota Kola` or `Bhootaradhane`

Bhoota Kola or spirit worship is an ancient ritual form of worship prevalent among the Tulu-speaking community in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada districts in Karnataka and Kasaragod taluk, alternatively known as Tulu Naadu.

With bhoota referring to a class of supernatural spirits and kola referring to a ceremony for the bhoota, the further understanding is that "a bhoot

a kola is performed to appeaase and solicit assistance from the spirit remaining an ancient ritual of spirit worship. Such ritual forms of worship remain as ancient practices intended for the blessings of the supernatural".

Bhoota Kola has close a resemblance to 'Theyyam', a ritual form of worship common among Malayali of North Malabar.