Goravayyalu
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Gorava or Kuruma is a sub caste of Kuruba Gowdas, they are mostly shepherds who tend sheep and weave wool blankets. The priests among Kurubas are known as Goravas. They dedicate one male member to the god Srisaila Mallikarjuna when he grows up he is initiated into theMailara cult by a Ganachari and trained in the lore ritualistic music and dance by a senior Gorava. During the festivals and Kalyanotsavas of their family deities Goravayyalu present their ritualistic dance with great fanfare. During the other days they move from one place to another singing the ballads of Mallanna and other Saiva panegyrics, beg alms and bless the devotees
