The Atmosphere

As the group proceeds in the dark with lit 'pantham' (flaming torches) and cries of 'Nada,Nada' (Walk on, Walk on..), the atmosphere created is tense and can be fearsome. The belief is that the groups are the 'bhoothaganas', warrior troops heading for the battle to help the Amma (the Mother Goddess) fight the Asura, Daaruka.