Daijiworld Media Network – Kasargod (MS)

Kasargod, Jan 6: In a shocking incident that occurred on Thursday January 5 at a state level school art utsava held at Kozhikode, organizers of the event insulted the art of Yakshagana.

The organizers who barged into the Chowki Pooja, which is held before the Yakshagana play is presented, put off the lamp that was lit in front of the idol of Lord Ganapati.

The organizers did not allow the media, so the act of putting off the light could not be recorded. However, a complaint was filed in this regard with the police. The cops convinced the artistes and made them present the Yakshagana play.

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Widespread condemnation was expressed against the behaviour of the organizers. Madhava Nettanige, Yakshagana Guru said, “This kind of experience is the first in my 22 years of Yakshagana art life.” Madhava also staged a protest asking for an apology from the organizers. He also said that even if they forgive the organizers, God will not.