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{{About|some members of the [[Kuruba]] community|the community of temple servants|Gurav}}<br />
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The term '''gorava''' refers to men and women belonging to the [[Kuruba]] community who have taken a special vow and dress in the traditional overcoat and headgear, and beat a damroo shouting "Elukoti.. Elukoti. Elukoti.", meaning ''seven [[crore]]s'' - the number of Goravas Mailara, armed with a bow and arrows, took to battle against a demon, Mallasura and his brother. They also dance in ritualistic warrior-like dance called the [[Goravara Kunitha]], which involves use of a small [[dollu]] in one hand and a [[flute]] in other. Goravas wear a headgear made of bear hair.<br />
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It is customary in most villages of [[Karnataka]] to bring young children in front of the Goravas to get their blessing and to allay the fears of children.<br />
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/02/stories/2010020252160300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108094117/http://www.hindu.com/2010/02/02/stories/2010020252160300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 November 2012 |title=Mylara jatra attracts 10 lakh devotees on penultimate day |date=2 February 2010 |author=Staff Correspondent |work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=12 December 2010}}<br />
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