Media release

Muscat, Oct 31: Majan events in association with Oman Tuluver presented a houseful Yakshagana Prasanga in Kannada ‘Manikantha Mahime’ at the Grand Hall, Al Falaj Hotel in Ruwi, Oman.

Oman Tuluver is a group of five enthusiastic members, out to promote various events in art, culture and sports, bringing Tuluvers together. The team consists of Ramananda Shetty, Sudhir Shetty, Padmakar Mendon, Rajesh Shetty and Arun Poojary.

The programme commenced at 5.30 pm sharp and Ramananda Shetty, on behalf of Oman Tuluver, welcomed all the guests and the audience present. After seeking the blessings of the deities, he began the proceedings .The guests, who are members of the various communities of Mangaluru, were warmly welcomed with floral bouquets.

To mask the onset of the programme, the guests lit the lamp, which was decorated with Pingara, Sevanthige, white, yellow and purple flowers. Ramananda Shetty highlighted the welfare measures undertaken by a group of volunteers.

After the Chowki pooja, conducted by Lakshminarayana Acharya, the stage was ready and illuminated. The Rangasthala 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, colourful makeup with different head gears.

It was a total package dance –drama sequences of artistes , Bhagavatha, percussionists ,Rangasthala, classic representation of the essence of the theme in-between vocal support , music and the episodes linking one to another.

Splendid costumes with a display of vivid colours like red, orange, gold, bright yellow and jewellery embellished with stones to brighten.

The Mridanga , Taala and chende synchronized well and the turning effect on the melodious, exquisite renditions by Satish Shetty Patla. The ‘Dhiginas’ a notable feature in Yakshagana ,were also a part on the Prasanga that The duel of steps , dance sequences bet Bhasmasura and Mohini and the brief episodes in the life of Manikanta was presented.

Oman Tuluver took care of the guests and audience by serving a packet of snacks – traditional delicacies.

Oman Tuluver is now gearing for their next event .They were overwhelmed with the mammoth magnanimous support and the presence at the Grand Hall.

Felicitation:

Yakshagana art lovers at the Grand Hall ,Al Falaj Hotel ,will truly cherish the moments of not only witnessing and enjoying his Bhagavatha ,but partaking with their presence during the felicitation of Satish Kumar Patla ,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 who were invitees for felicitated by Oman Tuluver to these persons, Dr Shekar Salian (Senior most Tuluver in Oman), Patla Satish Shetty (Bagavatar), Akshay Kumar Marnad (Mohini), Lakshman Kumar Marakada (Manikanta), Shekhar Shettigar (Bhasmasura), Prashanth Kumar Voghenadu (Chende), Kishore Gatti (Mahishi), Gangadhar Shettigar ( make up).

Other artists are Bhavani Shankar 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,Vikram Shetty Kateelu Light and Sounds – Broadway Abhudabi.

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 Shri Satish Shetty patla was presented which had the information about his Patla Foundation which was formed to help The Yakshagana artists.

Sponsors:

Presenter – Eurostar, Gold Sponsors: Seeh Al Sarya, Udupi Developers, Silver Sponsors: S&T LLC, Minara , Abeer Co, STFA, STS Oman, Multitech Contracting LLC, Al Amin Golden Ent , Malabar Gold. Bronze Sponsors: 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.

Well wishers: Ramesh Shettigar, Rathan Kothari, Shankar T Shetty, Ashok Suvarna, Dr. Anchan .C.K, Nagesh Shetty. S. K Poojary.

Dubai Guests: Praveen Shetty , Harish Bangera , Premanath Shetty , Satish Poojary , Vasu Shetty, Vishwanath Shetty, Laxmikanth Shetty, Jayananda Pakkala, Jayanth Shetty.

Media: Dilip Correa on behalf of www.daijiworld.com, Jaya Ramesh Shettigar, Upendra Nayak.

Vandana Padmakar Mendon on behalf of Oman Tuluver proposed the vote of thanks. She thanked the sponsors, guests, volunteers and the wonderful audience and with special thanks to Chidananda Poojary and Dinesh Shetty Yakshamitra troupe.