Q. What is the traditional performance art known as 'huli vesha' primarily associated with in Karnataka?
Answer:
Tiger dance performed during Navaratri
Notes: Huli vesha, or tiger dance, is a vibrant and culturally significant performance art from the Tulunadu region, which includes Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Kasargod districts. It is traditionally performed during the Navaratri festival as an offering to Goddess Durga. The performers paint their bodies to resemble tigers and dance to the beats of drums, symbolizing strength and valor.