‘Manikantha Mahime’ Yakshagana presented in Oman

Oman: Majan events in association with Oman Tuluver presented a hall-packed Yakshagaana prasanga in Kannada “Manikantha Mahime” at the Grand Hall, Al Falaj Hotel, Ruwi. Oman Tuluver, a group of five enthusiastic members Ramananda Shetty, Sudhir Shetty, Padmakar Mendon, Rajesh Shetty and Arun Poojary brought all Tuluva’s together.
The programme commenced at 5.30 pm sharp and Ramanand Shetty, on behalf of Oman Tuluver, welcomed all the guests and the fantastic audience present. After seeking the blessings of the deities he began with the proceedings. The guests, members of various communities of Mangaluru, were warmly welcomed with floral bouquets.
 
The guests lit the lamp, which was decorated with pingaara, shewantige, white, yellow and purple flowers. Ramanand  Shetty highlighted the welfare measures undertaken by a group  of volunteers .

After the chowki pooja, conducted by Lakshminarayan  Acharya, the stage was ready and illuminated. The Ranga Sthala from Yakshamitra Troupe Dubai was installed on the stage. Satish Kumar Patla, began the prasanga with his signature style Bhagavatha, evoking thunderous applause. The entire Grand Hall echoed with his renditions and the joyful applause of the audience.

Yakshagana depicts the vivid bright hues of the costumes as per the character/role played, dialogues, rhythmic dance steps and colorful makeup with different head gears.

It was a total package of dance-drama sequences of artistes, Bhagavathar, percussionists, Rangasthala and classic representation of the essence of the theme with vocal support, music and the episodes linking one to another. Splendid costumes were on display of vivid colors like red, orange, gold, bright yellow and jewellery embellished with stones to brighten.

The mridanga, taala and chende synchronized well with the melodious, exquisite renditions of Satish Shetty Patla. The ‘dhiginas’, a notable feature in Yakshagana, were also a part on the prasanga. The duet of steps, dance sequences with Bhasmasura and Mohini and the brief episodes in the life of Manikanta were presented.

Yakshagana art lovers at the Grand Hall, Al Falaj Hotel, will truly cherish the moments of not only witnessing and enjoyed Satish Kumar Patla’s bhagavath, but also the felicitation of the renowned maestro of Yakshagana Bhagavatha. He was presented a citation of appreciation and was bestowed with the honour of appreciation and affections by Oman Tuluver.

Mementoes were presented to all the guests. Dr. Shekar Salian (Senior most Tuluver in Oman), Patla Satish Shetty ( Famous Yakshagana Bhagavatar), Akshay Kumar Marnad (Mohini), Lakshman Kumar Marakada (Manikanta), Shekhar Shettigar (Basmasura), Prashanth Kumar Voghenadu (Chende), Kishore Gatti (Mahishi), Gangadar Shettigar (makeup) were felicitated on behalf of Oman Tuluver.

Other artists who were a part of the Yakshagana were Bhavani Shanker Sharma, Puthige Venkatesh Shastri, Madoor Lakshminarayana Sharma, Chandra Mohan Shettigar, Prasad Adhyapadi, Ananda Salian, Balakrishna D Shettigar, Swathi Sharath Saralaya, Prateek Jayananda pakkala, Manasvini B S Sharma, Samantha Girish Narayan, Prapthi Jayananda Pakkala, Adithya Dinesh Shetty, Smrithi Laxmikantha Bhat, Aniketh B Sharma, Aditi Dinesh Shetty, Vasu Bayar, Prabhakar Suvarna, Swathi Kateelu, Girish Narayan Katipalla, Sathish Shettigar, Sharath Poojary, Krishnaprasad Rao and Vikram Shetty Kateelu.

Broadway Abu Dhabi, the leading event managers in Middle East provided the light and sounds.

A raffle draw was conducted and the lucky winners were presented with wonderful gifts. The lucky chits were drawn by some of the guests. A power point presentation depicting Satish Shetty Patla was presented which had the information about his Patla Foundation which was formed to help the Yakshagana artists.

The event was sponsored and supported by Eurostar, Seeh Al Sarya, Udupi Developers, S&T LLC, Minara , Abeer Co., STFA, STS Oman, Multitech Contracting LLC,  Al Amin Golden Ent , Malabar Gold, Gemini Energy, Roca, Wadi Sarooj Contracting, Oman U.A.E Exchange, Badar Al SAMA, Crystal House Int.LLC, OSCO. Blue sea shipping, Airmech Oman, Lulua Majan Al Arabia Trad & Contract., Ramesh Shettigar, Rathan Kothari, Shankar T Shetty, Ashok Suvarna, Dr. Anchan .C.K, Nagesh Shetty. S. K Poojary.

Praveen Shetty, Harish Bangera, Premnath Shetty, Satish Poojary, Vasu Shetty, Vishwanath Shetty, Laxmikanth Shetty, Jayananda Pakkala, Jayanth Shetty, Jaya Ramesh Shettigar, Upendra Nayak, Dilip Correa all from Dubai were the special guests for this unique event.

Mrs. Vandana Padmakar Mendon on behalf of Oman Tuluver  proposed the vote of thanks. She thanked Chidanand Poojary & Dinesh Shetty of Yakshamitra Troup, sponsors, guests , volunteers and the wonderful audience.

Oman Tuluver took care of the guests and audience by serving a packet of snacks and traditional delicacies. Oman Tuluver is now gearing up for their next event .They were overwhelmed with the mammoth magnanimous support and the presence of audience at the Grand Hall.