UAE: A Kannada mythological Yakshagana play staged by Yakshamitraru Dubai “Virochana-Taranisena” enthralled the Yakshagana lovers of UAE.
A team of young and energetic Yakshagana artists along with the experienced guidance of senior artists of Yakshamitraru Dubai and guest artists from Mangaluru presented the play in a beautiful way which was witnessed by hundreds of Yakshagana lovers.
The Yakshagana started with Chouki Pooje and was inaugurated by the guests lighting the traditional lamp. The main attraction of Yakshagana was the Bhagavata artists who had arrived from Mangaluru only for this play.
The famous voices of Yakshagana, Patla Sathish Shetty and Ravichandra Kannadikatte presented the story of Virochana and Taranisena in an outstanding way and singing mannerism which gained loud applause from the audience.
Another guest artist, famous Chende player Guruprasad Bollinjadka and Yakshagana artist Shashikanth Shetty Karkala also presented their talents in an efficient manner and raised the beauty of the play.
The make-up and the dressing of the artists were led by guest artists Lakshmanakumar Marakada and Gangadhar D Shettigar. The chief Yakshagana teacher of Yakshamitraru Dubai Shekhar Shettigar trained the young and talented kids of UAE especially for this Yakshagana and their presentation received overwhelming appreciation from the audience.
President of UAE Exchange Sudhir Kumar Shetty was the chief guest of the event. He along with other dignitaries honoured the artists for their contribution towards Yakshagana. During the same time the organisers presented a small video clip of Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation, a forum formed to support Yakshagana artists and their families in their tough times. The organisers requested all Yakshagana lovers to support the foundation for their noble cause towards Yakshagana artists.
President of UAE Exchange Sudhir Kumar Shetty and president of Abudhabi Karnataka Sangha wished all the success to Yakshamitraru Dubai on the occasion of their 13th annual celebration and their dedication to nurture Yakshagana in the Gulf region.
Director of Fortune group of hotels Praveen Shetty, Chief of Chilly Willy foods Sathish Venkataramana, Chief of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha Sarvottam Shetty, Director of Ace cranes Gunasheel Shetty, Chief of Billawas Dubai Satish Poojary, Director of Heatshield LLC Premnath Shetty and many other dignitaries were present during the event. The sponsors and the well-wishers were honoured with beautiful mementos by organisers.
Rajesh Kuttar compered the program. Vittal Shetty delivered the vote of thanks. The members of Yakshamitraru Dubai worked hard for the event which was a great success.
