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Karnataka Yakshagana Captivates Chandigarh Audience With Hindi Adaptation
- •Renowned Bhagavatha Patla Satish Shetty and his troupe presented a special Hindi adaptation of Sri Devi Mahatme at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh.
- •Organised under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, the one-and-a-half-hour performance introduced northern Indian audiences to coastal Karnataka's rich heritage.
- •The production featured around 15 artists performing the Mahishasura Vadha episode using elaborate costumes, traditional music, and powerful Hindi dialogues.
- •Sarpangala Ishwara Bhat composed the Hindi verses, and artists underwent extensive training to ensure the traditional rhythm and essence of Yakshagana were preserved.
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Renowned Bhagavatha Patla Satish Shetty and his troupe from Dakshina Kannada presented a special Hindi adaptation of the traditional Yakshagana performance titled 'Sri Devi Mahatme' at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on October 8, 2026. Organised under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative, the one-and-a-half-hour show featured the Mahishasura Vadha episode to introduce northern audiences to Karnataka's coastal art form.
Sarpangala Ishwara Bhat composed the Hindi verses for the production, while Patla Satish Shetty led the Mangaluru-based Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust troupe. The artists underwent special training in Hindi pronunciation, dialogue delivery, and interpretation to ensure the adaptation retained traditional Yakshagana rhythms.
Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria attended the programme as the chief guest. Other senior officials present included Chandigarh Chief Secretary H Rajesh Prasad and Punjab Chief Secretary K A P Sinha.
