Dollu Kunitha is accompanied by singing. This is performed by men of the shepherd community, Kuruba. Strong acrobatic movements, drumming and synchronization are the features of this performing art. Other than this there is another ritualistic dance called the Puja Kunitha. There are very few dances that are accompanied only by instruments. Puja Kunitha is, thus, unique in its own way.
Krishna Parijatha
Krishna Parijatha is a folk theater that depicts legends revolving around Lord Krishna and Indra. Though there are many theories related to Krishna Parijatha but the most popular one is that of Krishna waging war over Indra.Krishna Parijatha is a popular folk theater art form of North Karnataka. It is an amalgamation of Yakshagana and Bayalata, portraying stories or incidents from the great epic Mahabharata.
Yakshagana
Yakshagana is one of those art forms that is rooted in mythologies. In Hindu mythology Yakshas are depicted as demi gods who attend to Kubera. This dance drama elaborately portrays the stories from holy texts. A trip to coastal Karnataka is incomplete without watching Yakshagana. Uttara Kannada, Shimoga, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada are the places where this dance drama is performed.