Kateel Yakshagana Mela
Recently, a century-old Yakshagana mela in Dakshina Kannada resumed its all-night performances following approval from the Karnataka High Court.
About Kateel Yakshagana Mela
- It is a famous Yakshagana troupe started in the mid-19th century.
- The Yakshagana troupe, Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Yakshagaana Dashavatara Mandali, popularly known as Kateel Mela is an important ‘Harake Seva’ (hosting the Yakshagana show for God fulfilling a wish) troupe.
- It performs on request by devotees who have taken a vow (Harake) to arrange a show of Yakshagana for fulfillment of a desire or as a service.
Yakshagana Folk dance
- It is a traditional folk-dance form popular in coastal ....
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