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Hans India
4 days ago
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- Hans India
Balancing tradition and modernity, Yakshagana faces new challenges
Udupi: The classical art form of Yakshagana, once preserved and nurtured mainly by traditional artists with deep devotion, is now seeing a positive transformation with professionals such as doctors, engineers, and teachers—many highly educated—joining its fold. This development was welcomed by experts but has also raised concerns about the art form moving beyond its traditional boundaries. Dr. Talluru Shivaram Shetty, President of the Karnataka Yakshagana Academy, emphasized that amid this transitional phase, it is the responsibility of Yakshagana artists to safeguard the dignity and heritage of the art. He spoke at a special gathering of Yakshagana artists held on Saturday at the Udupi Yakshagana Kalarang on the occasion of the institution's golden jubilee celebrations. The event was organized in collaboration with the Karnataka Yakshagana Academy, Bengaluru. Dr. Shetty highlighted the academy's ongoing efforts to promote Yakshagana not only along the coastal region but across various districts in Karnataka, other states, and even internationally. He pointed out that the academy can only address artists' demands if they remain within the accepted framework of Yakshagana. He urged artists to recognize that the academy has introduced a policy to award senior, retired, or physically challenged artists without requiring formal applications. This initiative has already been implemented in two recent award ceremonies where the academy proactively identified and honoured deserving artists. 'Our mission is the holistic welfare and growth of Yakshagana artists. For this, the cooperation and constructive feedback from the artists themselves are crucial,' Dr. Shetty stated. He also lauded the Udupi Yakshagana Kalarang for its dedicated work in the field and its efforts to support financially weaker artists, including providing housing assistance. He singled out the Kalarang's secretary, Murali Kadekar, for his selfless service, expressing hope that the institution would grow further and continue its support to the Yakshagana community. Speaking at the event, entrepreneur Gopal C. Bogere praised the academy's recent initiatives under Dr. Shetty's leadership. He noted the judicious use of government grants for meaningful activities such as children's Yakshagana programs, training camps, and cultural dialogues. The event was attended by prominent personalities, including M. Gogadhara Rao (President, Yakshagana Kalarang), Murali Kadekar (Secretary), Vice Presidents S.V. Bhat, Prof. Sadashiva Rao, Narayana M. Hegde, and V.G. Shetty. The academy's Registrar, Namratha N. welcomed the gathering, and member Satish Adapa proposed the vote of thanks. The formal proceedings were followed by a stirring Yakshagana performance titled 'Seethapaharanam – Jatayuvadha' by the troupe from Madhava Matru Gramam Koodiyattam Gurukulam, Thrissur, Kerala. The day concluded with a panel discussion on the theme 'Should Art be a Full-Time Profession or a Part-Time Vocation?' The program also featured a free medical check-up for artists, organised by KMC Manipal.
The Hindu
5 days ago
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- The Hindu
Yakshagana Kalaranga of Udupi honours 50 artists above 70 years with Suvarna Puraskar
Chairman of Karnataka Yakshagana Academy Talluru Shivarama Shetty on Saturday asked Yakshagana artists to ensure that there were no aberrations in the performances. The artists should uphold the tradition of the art form, he said. He was addressing the artists at a programme organised by Yakshagana Kalaranga of Udupi to felicitate 50 Yakshagana artists who were aged above 70, on the occasion of the Kalaranga celebrating its golden jubilee. Mr. Shetty said that the academy has been receiving letters from Yakshagana fans that the academy should intervene as the trend of many artists deviating from the tradition, especially by going out of context in the delivery of dialogues, is increasing. Yakshagana's tradition should be maintained within its framework. The chairman said that artists have the responsibility of saving Yakshagana in its true form and pass on the tradition to future generations. The Kalaranga honoured each of the 50 senior artists with its Yakshagana Kalaranga Suvarna Puraskar with a purse of ₹50,000 to each. At a session on the topic 'Whether Yakshagana should continue as a full-time profession or a part-time job' organised on the occasion, senior Yakshagana artist Kondadakuli Ramachandra Hegde said that none can stop amateur and part-time performers from performing in Yakshagana. Many debates held on the topic at various platforms earlier did not arrive at any conclusion, Mr. Hegde said. He said that a day might come when there may not be any full-time performers. Another senior artiste Permude Jayaprakash Shetty said that part-time performers can not do justice to the art form in its true sense. If Yakshagana is to sustain in its true form an artist will have to be a full-time performer, he said. Artists of Madhava Matru Gramam Koodiyattam Gurukulam, Thrissur, Kerala presented a Koodiyattam show. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal conducted a free health check up for Yakshagana artists. Seer of Puthige Mutt Sugunendra Tirtha, seer of Pejawar Mutt Vishwaprasanna Tirtha, Yashpal Suvarna, Kiran Kumar Kodgi, MLAs, secretary of the Kalaranga Murali Kadekar and president of the Kalaranga M. Gangadhar Rao participated.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Udupi: Balancing Tradition and Modernity, Yakshagana Faces New Challenges
Udupi: The classical art form of Yakshagana, once preserved and nurtured mainly by traditional artists with deep devotion, is now seeing a positive transformation with professionals such as doctors, engineers, and teachers—many highly educated—joining its fold. This development was welcomed by experts but has also raised concerns about the art form moving beyond its traditional boundaries. Dr. Talluru Shivaram Shetty, President of the Karnataka Yakshagana Academy, emphasized that amid this transitional phase, it is the responsibility of Yakshagana artists to safeguard the dignity and heritage of the art. He spoke at a special gathering of Yakshagana artists held on Saturday at the Udupi Yakshagana Kalarang on the occasion of the institution's golden jubilee celebrations. The event was organized in collaboration with the Karnataka Yakshagana Academy, Bengaluru. Dr. Shetty highlighted the academy's ongoing efforts to promote Yakshagana not only along the coastal region but across various districts in Karnataka, other states, and even internationally. He pointed out that the academy can only address artists' demands if they remain within the accepted framework of Yakshagana. He urged artists to recognize that the academy has introduced a policy to award senior, retired, or physically challenged artists without requiring formal applications. This initiative has already been implemented in two recent award ceremonies where the academy proactively identified and honoured deserving artists. 'Our mission is the holistic welfare and growth of Yakshagana artists. For this, the cooperation and constructive feedback from the artists themselves are crucial,' Dr. Shetty stated. He also lauded the Udupi Yakshagana Kalarang for its dedicated work in the field and its efforts to support financially weaker artists, including providing housing assistance. He singled out the Kalarang's secretary, Murali Kadekar, for his selfless service, expressing hope that the institution would grow further and continue its support to the Yakshagana community. Speaking at the event, entrepreneur Gopal C. Bogere praised the academy's recent initiatives under Dr. Shetty's leadership. He noted the judicious use of government grants for meaningful activities such as children's Yakshagana programs, training camps, and cultural dialogues. The event was attended by prominent personalities, including M. Gogadhara Rao (President, Yakshagana Kalarang), Murali Kadekar (Secretary), Vice Presidents S.V. Bhat, Prof. Sadashiva Rao, Narayana M. Hegde, and V.G. Shetty. The academy's Registrar, Namratha N. welcomed the gathering, and member Satish Adapa proposed the vote of thanks. The formal proceedings were followed by a stirring Yakshagana performance titled 'Seethapaharanam – Jatayuvadha' by the troupe from Madhava Matru Gramam Koodiyattam Gurukulam, Thrissur, Kerala. The day concluded with a panel discussion on the theme 'Should Art be a Full-Time Profession or a Part-Time Vocation?' The program also featured a free medical check-up for artists, organised by KMC Manipal.
