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Yakshagana Captivates Hindi Audience in Chandigarh
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News18•10-10-2026, 15:32
Yakshagana Captivates Hindi Audience in Chandigarh
- •The Chandigarh administration organized a Hindi Yakshagana titled Shri Devi Mahatme at Tagore Theatre under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.
- •Presented by the Patla troupe led by Patla Satish Shetty, artists traveled from Mangaluru to perform the Mahishasura Vadhe episode.
- •Adapting the traditional art form into Hindi allowed the local audience to connect deeply with the story, rich costumes, and energetic storytelling.
- •Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria attended the event as the chief guest and praised the artists.
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The Chandigarh administration organized a Hindi adaptation of the Yakshagana production titled 'Shri Devi Mahatme' featuring the episode of Mahishasura Vadhe at Tagore Theatre.
The performance was presented by a troupe from Mangaluru led by Patla Satish Shetty, a renowned Yakshagana Bhagavata and founder-president of the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Trust.
The event was organized under the 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' initiative to strengthen regional bonds and promote appreciation of India's diverse cultural heritage.
