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The coastal parts of Karnataka is having more faith on Guliga bhootha kola. Some believe these Bhootas to be from the sect of Gana's, followers and devotees of Lord Shiva.
Guliga is one of the oldest daiva's of Tulu Nadu. The Guliga daiva is considered to be one amongst Shivagana's. Depending on the place, context and circumstances Guliga daiva is known by different names.
Bhoota Worship in the form of Bhoota Kola is celebrated in the Tululand (states of Southern coastal Karnataka like Mangalore, Udupi, Kundapura) and North Malabar region of Kerala and is very much a core part of the socio-cultural life in the village. Some believe the origin of Bhoota worship to be older than Hinduism itself.
A Bhoota is a divine ethereal spirit that is believed to protect and promote the welfare of its worshippers. The Bhoota kola attempts to bring together the tangible and the intangible worlds.