Yakshanandana troupe felicitates Prof. Malpe Laxminarayana Samaga

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Sep 17, 2011 : The Yakshanandana troupe of Panambur, which stages Yakshagana prasangas in English, honored Prof. Malpe Laxminarayana Samaga, who was recently elected as the president of the Karnataka Yakshagana Bayalata Academy, at a special felicitation program held at Town Hall on September 16 Friday as part of its 30th anniversary.

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Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Samaga spoke of the need to experiment with art. Sharing his experiences during his 3 years in the academy, he said that he has plans to help Yakshagana artistes who have contributed a lot for the art.

Shree Vidyaprasanna Swamiji of Subramanya Mutt who was present said that Yakshagana is a major form of entertainment for the people of the locality.

Erya Laxminarayana Alva, a folk art expert, lauded Prof Samaga for his simplicity. Santhosh Aithala and Harikrishna Punaroor were also present on the dais.

Later, the child artistes of Yakshanandana presented a Yakshagana prasanga in English.

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