Kamsale
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Kamsale (
Mahadeshwara
. Kamsale is a brass made musical instrument. Its origin is traced to the Mythological period.
Instrument and group
Kamsale is a
songs
, the number of artists will be from 8 to 12.
Background
"Kamsale" popularly known as "Devaraguddas" belongs to
hills, a renowned pilgrim centre, situated in Chamarajanagar
district
Literature
Kamsale artists have no printed literature. They learn those songs orally. They participate in fairs, which are held in Mahadeshwara hills during
Shivaratri and Ugadi
festivals.
Kuruba Gowda people
Kamsale is closely connected with a tradition of
Mahadeshwara are supposed to perform kamsale. The dance is a part of a 'diiksha' or oath and is taught by teacher or spiritual
leader. Kamsale Mahadevaiah of Mysore was a famous artist. He trained students at university level. In cultural exchange programme of India, he toured many countries and performed.
Dress and dance
The singing artists wear a special dress. The artists, with the Kamsale in the left hand, expose it to be hit by the Kamsale held in the right
dancer provides the vision of a series of offensive and defensive manoeuvers, which is a testimony to the Kuruba
people being of Martial stock.
Spread
The Kamsale dancers are found in the Kannada, Mysore, Kollegal, Bangalore, Chamarajanagar, hassan and Mandya region.