The ritualistic dances of Karnataka are known as Kunitha. Gorava dance (goravara kunita) a dance of the Shiva cult is popular in North Karnataka regions. The Goravas worship Mylara linga (Shiva), wear the costume of black woolen rug, on shoulder hanging bag made out of skin, some of them wear black coat and white dhoti. In traditional context the Gorava devotees who dance in trance, some time bark like dogs, It is believed that the totem of the Mylaralinga is dog. The dancers foot moves in clock wise and zig zag form. Gorava's wears the yellow powder on his forehead and gives to his believed devotees. Artiste holds instrument like damaru (percussion) sometime holds kolalu (flute) and few artiste wear on shoulder a small bronze bell few followers hold cowbells called paarigante.
