Karvalyo

Karvalyo is a unique practise found in sattari Taluka during Shigmo. Young boys dressed up like women go roaming from house to house on the village. A common prayer is offered to the local deity before this procession begins. A specific form of narration Sakarat is sung by the participants. As the karvalyos go from house to house, each house offers something to these boys. This offering is called Vonti and consists of a blouse piece, coconut, grains of rice, betel nut etc.The locals entertain a belief that the boys who became women for this practise are vulnerable to the attack of evil spirits;hence they are protected by the village. The karvalyos are believed to be the remnants of Sati in five different villages of Sattari taluka.

We also find Romta Mell in some parts of the villages in Sattari taluka in which men folk of the village take out such a procession in evening. Music and rhythm play a very important role in this procession. As a result, one find different musical instuments being used in different areas.