Aati Festival in Mangalore

Aati festival in Mangalore is one of the regional festivals of the territory. The Aati festival of Mangalore is celebrated by the Nalke community of Mangalore as a reverence to Kalanja, a minor spirit.

The Nalke community in Mangalore believes in spirit. In fact, the Nalke community of Mangalore believes that Kalanja, who is a minor spirit, protects the village folks during the Aati month, according to the Tulu calendar. Aati month, which is also known as Aashadha in the lunar calendar, is considered to be the most unfavorable month. During this time, the evil spirits are said to come alive. The Kalanja protects the villages in Mangalore from the bad omens of the evil spirits. The Aati festival of Mangalore is celebrated during the Aati months. The festivities commence from 17th July and continue till 15th August.

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