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'''Kamsale''' ({{lang-kn|ಕಂಸಾಳೆ}}) is a unique{{cn|date=March 2021}} folk art performed by the devotees of God [[Mahadeshwara]]. Kamsale is a brass made musical instrument. Its origin is traced to the Mythological period.<br />
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== Instrument and group ==<br />
Kamsale is a [[rhythm]] [[Musical instrument|instrument]]. These instruments are played in pairs. Its size is about a man's palm. They are throated at the centre. One which is [[wikt:convex|convex]] in shape is held in one hand, very closely; (usually the left hand). The other one is held at length. (usually in the right hand). The artists in the Kamsale group vary from three to eight. If the Kamsale is accompanied by [[songs]], the number of artists will be from 8 to 12.<br />
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== Background ==<br />
"Kamsale" popularly known as "Devaraguddas" belongs to '''Halumatha Kuruba Gowda''' community are the disciples of Lord [[Mahadeshwara]]. Kamsale Mela is a popular folk song which deals with the history of '[[Mahadeshwara]]' (worshipping deity) of [[Mahadeshwara]] [[hills]], a renowned pilgrim centre, situated in [[Chamarajanagar]] district.<br />
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== Literature ==<br />
Kamsale artists have no printed literature. They learn those songs orally. They participate in fairs, which are held in Mahadeshwara hills during [[Diwali]], [[Shivaratri]] and [[Ugadi]] festivals.<br />
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== Kuruba Gowda people ==<br />
Kamsale is closely connected with a tradition of [[Shiva]] worship. The artistes, drawn from Haalumatha [[Kuruba Gowda]] community. Who have vowed to live a life of devotion to [[Mahadeshwara]] are supposed to perform kamsale. The dance is a part of a 'diiksha' or [[oath]] and is taught by [[teacher]] or [[spirituality|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.<br />
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== Dress and dance ==<br />
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 [[hand]]. Thus [[rhythm]] is created of various patterns and tempos. Beesu Kamsale or Kamsale dance is a unique dance form in which [[religious]] fervour combines with [[martial]] dexterity. The instruments, in the course of the vigorous rhythmic beatings are moved around the [[Human body|body]] of the dancer in innumerable patterns manifesting both [[skill]] and art. The main element in art is the rhythmic clang, which blends with the melodious [[music]] of the [[Mahadeshwara]] epic. In a group movement the [[dancer]] provides the vision of a series of [[wikt:offensive|offensive]] and [[self-defense|defensive]] manoeuvers, which is a testimony to the [[Kuruba]] people being of Martial stock.<br />
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== Spread ==<br />
The Kamsale dancers are found in the [[Kannada]], [[Mysore]], [[Kollegal]], [[Bangalore]], [[Chamarajanagar]], [[Hassan, Karnataka|hassan]] and [[Mandya]] region.<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*[http://www.udupipages.com/art-culture/bisu-kamsale.php Folk Dances]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20171010100208/http://www.udupipages.com/art-culture/folk-arts-dance-karnataka.php Folk Art & Dances of Karnataka]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051220093802/http://www.szcc.tn.nic.in/02_activity/documentation/01%20beesukamsale/beesu-kamsale.html Photo]<br />
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050905172059/http://www.kuruba.org/ Kuruba Gowda]<br />
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