High Court Nod: Yakshagana Mela Reinstates All-Night Shows | 11 Jan 2024

The over-a-century old Yakshagana mela, the Kateel Durgaparameshwari Prasadita Yakshagana Mandali, in Dakshina Kannada will revert to all-night shows from 14^th January, 2024 after the High Court of Karnataka gave the go-ahead, subject to adherence to Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.

• Yakshagana is a dance-drama performance unique to Karnataka. It traditionally featured men portraying all roles. But, women are now part of these troupes.
• Key elements include episodic stories from Hindu epics like Ramayana or Mahabharata.
  • Musical instruments like Chande, Harmonium, Maddale, Taala, and flute accompany these performances.
• Various renowned troupes such as Saligrama Mela, Dharmasthala Mela, and Mandarthi Mela showcase Yakshagana throughout the year.