Mangalore: Doyens of Yakshagana, Samaga Brothers, Commemorated
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS)
Mangalore, May 7: A programme to commemorate Yakshagana doyens Malpe Haridasa Shankaranarayana Samaga and Malpe Haridasa Ramadasa Samaga was held at Shree Krishna Kalyana Mandira, Mallikatte Kadri here on Saturday May 7.
The programme was organized under the aegis of Kalkura Prathistana. Yakshagana Bayalata Academy president, Yakshagana legend Kumble Sunder Rao inaugurated the function by lighting a lamp.
Speaking on the occasion Rao shared a few words about his association with the Samaga brothers in various ‘prasangas’. He stressed that there is a need for safeguarding our culture in modern times.
Pradeep Kumar Kalkura presided. On the occasion senior tabla artiste Laxminaraya Bhat who used to accompany the Samaga brothers with his tabla was felicitated.
Kannada Sahithya Parishad former president Harikrishna Punaroor was the chief guest. M L Samaga, Vasudeva Samaga were present on the occasion.
Later, Yakshagana tala maddale ‘Shivabhakta Veeramani’ was organized which delighted the Yakshagana fans gathered on the occasion.