Sheeja Moodubelle
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, May 21: Subramanya Dhareshwar Yakshagana Bhagavata has announced his voluntary retirement from Ananth Padmanabha Peradooru Mela, here on Monday, May 21.
A function will be organized by Y Karunakar Shetty, manager of Peradooru Yakshgana Mela to felicitate Yakshagana master. The function will be inaugurated by Shyam Bhat (president Transport Dept, KA). The chief guest Shanadi Ajith Kumar Hegde (City development officer) and others will be present for the occasion.
Yakshagana, a cultural art of Dakshina Kannada, speaks about the life style of people. In the wake of western culture, it seems to have lost its supreme hold among the people, yet it resonates with the people of Tulunadu. This art is kept alive because of dedicated people like Subramanya Dhareshwar Yakshagana Bhagavata who dedicated his entire like for this cause.
Dhareshwar’s father was a priest by profession but had a great interest in Yakshagana and encouraged his son to learn the art. He even learnt Hindustani classical music and served as a playback singer for Shivalingeshwara Nataka Sangha and Bharathi Nataka Sangha.
However, it was the golden voice of the late Kalinga Navada who was an inspiration for Dhareshwar towards Yakshagana Bhagavathike.
He has nearly 40years of experience in the field of Yakshgana Bhagavathike. He initially served the Amritheshwara Mela and then joined the Perdoor Mela.
The function will also include Yakshagana and bhagavatha by Dhareshwar himself. His dedication and commitment in serving the society is remarkable.