Belthangady: Kadathoka Manjunatha (85) who remained as the chief singer of Dharmasthala Mela (Yakshagana) for 35 years, died at home on Sunday (October 31) at Kumbarmakki in Haladipura of Honnavara Taluk. He leaves wife, a son and 4 daughters. The deceased Bhagawat had complete mastery over Thenku- Thittu and Badagu-Thittu singing styles on stage. As […]

Mangalore: Ajekaru Kalabalaga – sponsored  current year “Yaksha – Raksha” annual award has been bagged by seasoned artiste Siddakatte Chennappa Shetty who has played several roles in Thenku – thittu melas like Dharmastala, Kateelu, Bappanadu, Kadri and a dozen Yakshagana teams, besides learning dancing styles under Badagu (North) Thittu (school) of Folk Arts in Udupi. […]