January 17, 2015 – GOPS Creativ

“THE HANDSOME BULL ( KOLE BASAVA )” “Kole Basava” is a traditional folk art from Southern India where intricately adorned bulls, led by their handlers, are taught to amuse spectators. These images capture the essence of this practice in the state of Karnataka, India. These individuals are itinerants or wanderers who roam the streets, bestowing blessings upon individuals in return for monetary compensation, clothing, or sustenance. The leaders are typically skilled musicians who play various musical instruments or showcase their talents. They may even pose queries to the bull, receiving responses through nods signifying Yes or No. The robust bulls also engage in feats such as balancing on a person’s stomach without causing harm. In India, the bull, associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, is revered as sacred. Women from the villages present offerings of ragi, paddy, chillies, salt, and tamarind. They also venerate the bulls with turmeric, vermilion, and incense sticks. The kole basavas are well looked after by their owners as they fill their food bowls. When they perform, the bulls are adorned in bright attire, with colorful ribbons attached to their horns and caps on the tips. Anklets are fastened to their legs, and a bell is […]

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HUNGER PARTNERS ( KOLE BASAVA )

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