Bohada

The Bohada is a tribal festival of masks celebrated by Schedule Tribes such as Mahadev Kolis, Malhar Kolis, Dhor Kolis, Katkari and Warli tribes of Maharashtra, India. it was started by Koli king Jayaba Mukne of Jawhar State in 1342.

 Main deities of Masks 
There are several charectors used in masks. Here are a list of main deity charectors:,
 Evil or demonic 
 Bakasur
 Ravan
 Hidumba
 Narsinha
 Dait
 Vetal
 Mahisasur
 Londhya

 Holy deities 
 Naradmuni
 Saraswati
 Krishna
 Ganpati
 Maruti
 Satvai
 Bhim
 Kalbhairi
 Trimurti
 Vishnudev
 Kaurav
 Inderdev
 Brahmdev
 Raktdev
 Agnidev
 Kaloba
 Khanderao
 Jagdamba

 Bohada dance 
This festival is celebrated with the dance form known as Dashavtar dance or Bohada dance.

 References 

Category:Koli people