To those unfamiliar with the cultural significance of Bhoota Kola, the shrieks might seem scary and terrifying at first. To an ordinary viewer, especially one who isn’t familiar with the cultural and religious significance of Daiva, the demigod, the shrieks might seem scary - almost terrifying and spine-chilling. In Shetty’s words, Daiva ‘acts as a bridge’ between Murali and Shiva …
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