Aati kalenja

So man is more prone to sickness in this season and poverty due to lack of work for the people who are solely depending on the agriculture.

The costume differs by region, In Sullia, Aati Kalenja dancer wears a face mask which is made from the spathe of an areca nut branch.

[4] Aati Kalenja visits houses and carries out a ritual of sprinkling water mixed with Charcoal, Turmeric powder and Tamarind to do away with any misfortune that might have befallen on the family and the cattle.

Accompanist beats the drum and recites the song, "Aateek Baththe Aati Kalenja",[5] narrating the story of the spirit.

With changing times it is very different situation now, development, education, technology and increased employment opportunity has led to the disappearance of this ancient ritualistic folk dance.

Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy former president Vaman Nandavara said that Nalike community members in the city are not keen on continuing with the tradition as they get more job opportunity due to reservation and urbanization.

"Parents of Nalike community members dress their children as Aati Kalenja and make them dance to the tunes of paddana (traditional Tulu songs) in front of houses.