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Coastal Karnataka's Yakshagana echoes in Hindi in Chandigarh
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News18•12-10-2026, 13:28
Coastal Karnataka's Yakshagana echoes in Hindi in Chandigarh
- •Yakshagana made history by being performed in Hindi at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.
- •The Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust, led by Patla Satish Shetty, mesmerized audiences with 'Sridevi Mahatme'.
- •Sarpangala Ishwara Bhat authored the Hindi verses and dialogues, while artists underwent special training for proper pronunciation and acting.
- •Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria graced the event as the chief guest.
- •Following the grand success in Chandigarh, the troupe also staged a special performance at the Karnataka Sangh in New Delhi.
Key Questions Answered
The 'Sridevi Mahatme' Yakshagana performance in Chandigarh was presented by the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust from Mangaluru, led by its founder-president Patla Satish Shetty.
The verses and songs for the Hindi adaptation of the Yakshagana performance were authored by Sarpangala Ishwara Bhat.
Punjab Governor and Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, attended the cultural event as the chief guest.
