authana is an equivalent of the marriage reception. Festivals Shivalli Brahmins celebrate all major Hindu festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi , Deepavali , Navaratri , Sankranti , Madhwanavami, Janmashtami , Ugadi , Ramanavami, Hanuman Jayanthi etc. They also believe in nagaradhane and rituals of Bhuta Kola . Gotras Every shivalli brahmins