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Yakshagana: Karnataka’s Enduring Dance-Drama Tradition

Yakshagana, a traditional theatre form from Karnataka, is an intricate blend of dance, music, storytelling, and performance art. Rooted in the Bhakti movement, it evolved between the 11th and 16th centuries, flourishing as a unique cultural expression in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga, Chikmagalur, and the Kasaragod district of Kerala. Often referred to simply […]Read More