The eldest or youngest child of Kuruba / Kuruma caste is made a Goravaiah. The elaborate ceremony is performed by the Gurus at Gattumallaiahkonda near Alur in Kurnool district. The Ganacharis are in Katnekaluva in Anantapur district. Goravaiahs wear the headgear made of the skin of the bear, hold Damarukam in one hand and a flute in the other hand and wear a necklace of white Gavvalu. The deer's skin is used as a belt. They sing devotional songs in praise of Lord Siva. The female members of Kuruba / Kuruma caste worship Mailaralingaswamy (Mailaradevudu) of Orugallu (Warangal). These devotees worship the deity through a dance form, popularly known as Goragapaduchula Natyamu.
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