Moodbidri : Auditions for ‘Bale Thelipaale’, a Tulu comedy competition has been continuing every weekend at Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadav, Mijar, Mangalore since 20th April 2013 .

‘Bale Thelipaale’ is being hosted by the temple in association with NammaTV. The participants are given 5 minutes of stage time to perform their comedy talents and their performance will be judged by renowned personalities. Capsule of the show will be telecast on NammaTV. After the finals, prizes will be given in two categories: (1) Till 14 Years (Male/Female): First – Rs. 50,000, Second – Rs. 25,000/- and Third – Rs. 15,000/-; (2) Above 14 Years (Male/Female): First – Rs. 1,00,000, Second – Rs. 50,000/- and Third – Rs. 25,000/-.

The show was inaugurated on Saturday 29th April by Mrs. Preamalatha Shetty, member of the temple managing committee. The temple chief co-ordinator Mr. Vijaynath Vittal Shetty, Mr. Kantappa Shetty of Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Bajana Mandali, Mr. Premanath Shetty, Mr. Arjun Rai, Mr. Sudharam Poonja, temple manager Mr. Shubash Rao and Dr. Shivasharan of NammaTV were present on the occasion.