Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Mangaluru Celebrates Tiger Dance and Honors Artiste
In Mangaluru, there was a big event to celebrate the tiger dance, a traditional dance where people dress as tigers.
Bajilakere Kamalaksha, a key figure in the dance, was given an award for his work.
The event, called Pili Parba, aims to keep the tiger dance alive and teach it to the younger generation.
The celebration also included other cultural events, highlighting the rich traditions of the area.
Many important people from the community attended to show their support and appreciation for the cultural heritage.
Bajilakere Kamalaksha received the Chavadi Tamman honour from the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.
The Pili Parba festival, dedicated to tiger dance, was inaugurated in Mangaluru.
The Pili Parba aims to showcase and revive the region's folk heritage.
Kamalaksha has a family history and long-standing involvement in tiger dance.
The event saw participation from multiple dance teams and prominent community figures.
- Who
- Bajilakere Kamalaksha and the Kudla Cultural Foundation
- What
- Kamalaksha received the Chavadi Tamman honor and the Pili Parba festival was inaugurated.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Mangaluru
- Why
- To recognize contributions to Hulivesha and to celebrate the region's cultural heritage.
- Event
- Pili Parba and Chavadi Tamman Honour
- Honoree
- Bajilakere Kamalaksha
- Award
- Chavadi Tamman Honour
- Awarding Body
- Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy
- Event Location
- Mangaluru
- Art Form
- Hulivesha (tiger dance)