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‘Yaksha Patya Gayana’ held at St Philomena College Puttur

Published On : 03 Oct 2016   |  Reported By : Prof.Dinakara Rao


Puttur: As Mangalore University has introduced a lesson on Yakshagana for Second Degree students in Kannada text books, Department of Kannada, Kannada Association and Yakshakala Kendra of St Philomena College Puttur organised a programme ‘Yaksha Pathya Gayana’ on October 1, 2016 in college auditorium.

 

A Lecturer of Pompie Pre-University College Kinnigoli Mr. Shridhara B S participated as the resource person. He said, ‘Yakshagana is one of the prominent arts of coastal region of our State. It consists of rich cultural heritage.’

The Campus Director Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro participated as the guest of honour. The Principal Prof. Leo Noronha in his presidential address said, ‘We should protect and preserve the art forms of coastal area which will enhance our knowledge about folk arts.’

Yakshagana artist Mr. Vinaya Acharya participated in the programme. The Convenor of Yakshakala Kendra Mr. Prashanth Rai delivered introductory speech. The HoD of Kannada Dr. Vijaya Kumar M welcomed the gathering. Kannada Lecturer Dr. Basthiam Pais proposed the vote of thanks. Kannada Lecturer Ms. Prashanthi N compered the programme.







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