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Time of India
02-08-2025
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- Time of India
Trust offers scholarships for Yakshagana students
Mangaluru: With Yakshadhruva Yakshashikshana Scheme, an initiative of the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust, entering its third year, the latter has decided to offer scholarships to yakshagana students excelling in SSLC. Trust's founder-president Patla Satish Shetty told reporters here on Saturday that the trust has implemented a plan to recognise students who score more than 600 marks in the SSLC exam while practising Yakshagana. A student from Govt High School in Mullakadu, originally from north Karnataka, received Yakshagana training under the scheme. She excelled in performances and also scored 603 marks in the 2024-25 SSLC exam, bringing honour to both the school and the Yakshadhruva Yakshashikshana programme. The foundation will honour students who receive Yakshagana training for at least three years under this scheme and score more than 600 marks in SSLC exams with substantial incentives. The initiative will support students' learning and artistic skills, said Shetty. Launched in 2023 with an aim of introducing Yakshagana art form within an educational framework, the scheme initially started in 38 schools in Dakshina Kannada district. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 11 Foods That Help In Healing Knee Pain Naturally | Zen Life Mag Undo by Taboola by Taboola Later, the project was extended to include 87 schools across four districts in the last academic year. This year, around 6,000 students are receiving Yakshagana education in 90 schools — 58 in Dakshina Kannada, 14 in Udupi, 16 in Shivamogga, and two in Chikkamagaluru district. With permission from the education department, Yakshagana classes are held during school hours for students from class 6 to 10. In the current academic year, 49 teachers are dedicated to conducting Yakshagana classes, with Badaguthittu style taught in 19 schools and the Thenkuthittu style in 71 schools. These classes run from June to Dec, with a minimum of 34 and a maximum of 64 classes per academic year, scheduled as two one-hour sessions per week. During its 10th anniversary celebration, the trust released a textbook, and Yakshagana teachers conduct classes based on that. Meanwhile, practical lessons can be understood online by scanning QR codes, he explained. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
05-06-2025
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- Time of India
2,158 artistes receive postal accident insurance in single day
Mangaluru: During the Yakshadhruva Patla Decennial Celebration 2025, held under the auspices of the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust at Adyar Garden on Sunday, 2,158 artistes from Yakshagana, theatre, Daivaradhane, and achievers in kambala were provided with postal accident insurance, ensuring coverage of Rs 10 lakh each for their families. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The insurance premium was sponsored by the Patla Foundation, and around 150 staff members from the Mangaluru postal division conducted the event with great discipline and coordination, stated a release from the Mangaluru Postal Division. For the past three years, the department of posts actively participated in the public service of Yaksha Sambhrama, and this year it set a new record by providing this facility to 2,158 artistes in a single day. A special feature was that all these artistes received their policy bonds printed on-site. This postal accident insurance is a service offered by the Indian postal department, India Post Payments Bank, and Reliance Insurance Company. For an annual premium of just Rs 550, it provides coverage of Rs 10 lakh, along with benefits like inpatient/outpatient treatment and reimbursement of educational expenses. This year, the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust sponsored this facility for artistes at a cost of approximately Rs 11.9 lakh. The Patla Foundation organised several schemes for the welfare of artistrs, and the postal accident insurance scheme was widely appreciated. For the third consecutive year, the responsibility of conducting this initiative was entrusted to the fepartment by the yrust's gounder President, Patla Satish Shetty. He was honoured by denior duperintendent M Sudhakar Mallya on behalf of the Mangaluru postal division. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now From the policies issued last year, Rs 2.8 lakh was distributed as compensation for outpatient/inpatient treatment to nine artistes. Claims for compensation of Rs 10 lakh are in process for the families of three artistes who died in accidents, the release added.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
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.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
National art convention to mark Trust's decennial celebration
Mangaluru: The Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust will mark its tenth anniversary with a grand National Art Convention on June 1 at Adyar Garden in Mangaluru. The event will bring together classical artists, cultural leaders, and public figures for a day-long celebration of Indian art and community service. Addressing a press conference here today organiser of the event Sathish Shetty Patla said that the convention will begin at 9.30 am and continue late into the evening. Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader will inaugurate the event, while Sri Sachidananda Bharathi Swamiji of Edneer Math will offer blessings. Entrepreneur Shashidhar B. Shetty will preside. At 11 am, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi will formally launch the National Art Convention in the presence of Dr M. Mohan Alva, who will direct a unique cultural presentation showcasing all eight classical art forms of India alongside Yakshagana and a traditional art photography exhibition. The post-lunch session will include blessings from Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Math, and a special address by Dr K. Prakash Shetty, CMD of MRG Group. Cricketer Rohit Sharma is expected to be a special guest. The valedictory ceremony at 5.30 pm will feature blessings from Sri Gurudevananda Swamiji of Odiyoor, with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar attending and Kanyana Sadashiva Shetty, CMD of Herambh Industries, presiding. The foundation will present the Yakshadhruva Kala Gourava 2025 awards to 16 senior artists, each receiving Rs 20,000. The Yakshadhruva Patla Award will be conferred on veteran Yakshagana Bhagavatha Kuriya Ganapathi Shastri, while Harish Shetty and Chandrika Shetty, representing the Global Bunt Federation, will be honoured with the Yakshadhruva Mahaposaka Award. A Yakshagana competition featuring eight teams of young artists from the coastal traditions of Thenku and Badagu Tittu will also be held. Over the past decade, the Foundation has implemented social welfare projects worth Rs 15 crore The Foundation also announced the Yaksha-Ashraya Scheme, aiming to build 100 houses for homeless artists, addressing long-standing socio-economic needs in the cultural community. The Yaksha Shikshana programme, currently active in 87 schools across four districts, trains over 6,500 students in Yakshagana under the mentorship of 48 teachers. The initiative has already enabled nearly 4,000 students to perform on stage, promoting regional culture while enhancing student confidence and expression.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Yakshadhruva Patla foundation organises decennial celebrations on June 1
Mangaluru: Decennial celebrations of the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust — National Art Conference — will be held at Adyar Garden on June 1. The Trust's founder president, Patla Satish Shetty, told reporters on Monday that the conference will begin at 9.30am. "The pontiff of Edneer Mutt Sri Sachidananda Bharati Swami will bless the event. Speaker UT Khader will inaugurate the event, while entrepreneur Shashidhar B Shetty will preside," he added. Kannada and culture department minister Shivaraj Thangadagi will inaugurate the conference in the presence of the president of Alva's education foundation, M Mohan Alva. Pontiff of Pejawar mutt Sri Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami, along with Prakash Shetty, CMD of MRG Group, and cricketer Rohit Sharma will preside over the session at 1pm, he added. Odiyoor Kshetra's Sri Gurudevananda Swami will be present at the closing ceremony at 5.30pm along with of deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, and industrialist Kanyana Sadashiva Shetty. Shetty said that the Yakshadhruva Mahaposhaka award 2025 will be presented to the federation of World Bunts Associations president Aikala Harish Shetty and his wife Chandrika Shetty. The Yakshadhruva Patla Award 2025 will be given to senior Yakshagana Bhagavat and scholar Kuriya Ganapathi Shastri. There will also be a Yakshagana competition with eight teams of young artists from the Thenku and Badagu region, he added. Decennial Celebration — Patla Award of Rs 1 lakh honorarium, Yakshadhruva Art Honour with Rs 20,000 cash for 16 senior achievers in various fields including Yakshagana, medical financial assistance, free medical check-up, eye examination, distribution of glasses and medicines, assistance for home construction for disabled artists, Yaksha education plan for 9,500 students of 86 govt schools, accident insurance plan (for Yakshagana, theatre, Kambala, and Daivaradhane artists) and free home construction for 100 artists without plots under the 'Patla Yakshashraya' scheme, he added.
