Bangalore Karaga: Difference between revisions

Another person to watch out for is the Karanga. Karanga carries earthen pots on his head and immerses the same in the Sampangni Tank. It is said that as the person walks from the temple holding the Karaga on his head he is surrounded by the sword men. In case the Karaga slips from his head or he loses his balance and falls the swords have a menacing significance because by tradition the carrier would be killed by these sword fighters. Over centuries this tradition has continued and it is dominant till today.