Renowned Thenkuthittu Yakshagana Bhagavatha and ‘Ganakogile’ Dinesh Ammannaya passes away at 68
Renowned Thenkuthittu Yakshagana Bhagavatha and ‘Ganakogile’ Dinesh Ammannaya passes away at 68
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Mangaluru, Oct 16, 2025: Dinesh Ammannaya (68), a celebrated Bhagavatha of the Thenkuthittu style of Yakshagana, widely admired for his exceptional voice and known by titles such as "Ganakogile" and "Rasaraga Chakravarthy", passed away on Thursday morning.
A resident of Arasinamakki Hostota Palya in Hattyadka village, Belthangady Taluk, he is survived by his wife, two daughters, and a large fan following. He had been suffering from serious health issues for some time and breathed his last at his daughter’s residence in Kanyady, Belthangady Taluk.
Dinesh Ammannaya was well-known for his emotionally rich performances and had gained immense popularity as a Bhagavatha in various prestigious Thenkuthittu Yakshagana troupes, including Karnataka Mela and Edneer Mela. His soulful renditions earned him a devoted fan base across the region.
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