Art and Culture
Yakshagana, the famous dance and drama art is very popular in this district. Several Yakshagana troups are established in this district. Yakshagana teaching schools are also established in this place. Nagaradhane, a form of worshipping serpant god is celebrated all along the district with much pomp and grandeur. Nagaradhane is conducted entire night and thousands of people watch the worship which includes dance by vaidya, pooja by priest, various forms of rangoli drawings etc. Bhoothakola, aatikalenja, Kadyanata etc. are other forms of nature worship prevailing in the district.
Rural spectator sports of the district include Kambala, Cock fight, Lagori,chinni-dandu etc.
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