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Patla Foundation an example of success, says Edneer pontiff

Mangaluru: Edneer Mutt pontiff Sri Sachidananda Bharati Swami said Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation is an example of what an organisation can achieve for society in a decade. He was speaking at the Yakshadhruva Patla Decennial Celebration 2025 and National Art Conference held under the auspices of the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust at Adyar Garden on Sunday. "It is a magical surprise for all art lovers. This was made possible by the trust's founder president Patla Satish Shetty. The trust provides healthcare to artistes from various fields in the district, homes for shelter to poor artistes, and support, which is a matter of pride. The decennial celebration is happening today with innovative and unique programmes, fostering social harmony. I extend special congratulations to the trust officials and donors on this occasion," the Pontiff said. The Yaksha Dhruva Maha Poshaka Award 2025 was presented to the Federation of World Bunts Associations president, Aikala Harish Shetty and his wife Chandrika Harish Shetty on the occasion. Accepting the honour, Aikala Harish Shetty said, "Patla Satish Shetty is a great devotee of Kateel Durgaparameshwari. We see Yakshagana artistes working for six months a year and struggling for a livelihood in the remaining six months. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Wärmepumpe 2025: Technikwunder stellt den Heizungsmarkt auf den Kopf thermondo Undo Patla Foundation was established to support such artists and has helped thousands. I will be with this organisation for life. The love behind the honour is what matters. May all religions coexist peacefully in Tulunadu. Patla is a force, and I urge the youth to come forward to strengthen it." K Prakash Shetty, CMD of MRG Group, said, "For Patla Satish Shetty, his voice is his god, but for Yakshagana artistes, he is their god. Yakshagana artistes entertain people despite their hardships and never beg before anyone." G Shankar Family Trust founder G Shankar said, "For the past 10 years, Patla Foundation Trust has been doing commendable work. The current generation does not have much interest in Yakshagana art, but Patla's achievements have brought Yakshagana closer to young minds. Our trust in Udupi will also join hands with Patla. This is a good initiative. When everyone works together with Patla, the lives of artistes will flourish. " Patla Satish Shetty said in his keynote address that the Patla Foundation can serve society more effectively, which is possible only with everyone's unity. Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation honorary president Kanyana Sadashiva Shetty, and Decennial Celebration president Baroda Shashidhar Shetty, among others, were present.