Yakshamangala' museum opens at Mangalore University

March 15, 2011

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Mangalore, March 15: In a bid to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka, there is a need to document Yakshagana artistes as well as rare prasangas, said Karnataka Yakshagana Bayalata Academy Chairman Kumble Sundar Rao.

Speaking after inaugurating 'Yakshamangala' museum at Dr P Dayananda Pai and P Sathish Pai Yakshagana Study Centre and conferring Yaksha Mangala award here at Mangalore University on Monday, he said “people may forget the yakshagana artistes of great stature. However, the Centre should preserve the memories of such great artistes.

The Centre should become 'Kalayathra centre' in the future.

There is a need to make an indepth study on Yakshagana characters. A library catering to the needs of yakshagana lovers should come up in the centre. An archive on the rarest prasanga should be preserved in the centre,” he added.

He called upon the people to hand over any rare art pieces related to Yakshagana to the Yakshagana Study Centre.


Dayananda Pai said that he is planning to provide monthly honorarium to the Yakshagana artistes along with starting an endowment to support the cause of sports personnel. Though Yakshagana is a rich art form, the artistes are still poor, he lamented.

He also assured to pay a sum of Rs 2,000 monthly to Kadathoka Manjunath Bhagavatha on the occasion.

The first Yakshamangala award was conferred on Kadathoka Manjunath Bhagavatha. He has served yakshagana for the last six decades. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and a citation.

Museum

The museum has colourful models of Yakshagana characters. The models made of fibre were of five-and-a-half feet to seven feet in height. Mahabala Kalmadkka of Ranga Surabhi, Sullia, had prepared nine such models of characters representing the thenkuthittu school of Yakshagana.

The museum has models of Pundu Vesha, Raja Vesha, Stree Vesha, Kiratha, Bheemana Mudi, Hanumantha, Bannada Vesha, Kuttari or Rakshasa Stree Vesha and Hasya Vesha.

There are 'bannada mukhavadagalu' at the museum. The 'himmela' (background) music instruments such as chende, maddale, jagate, chakratala and harmonium have also been displayed.

At the entrance of the kendra, two models of Yakshagana characters, Devendra and Mairavana, have been installed. They are of 12 ft in height. M G K Acharya has given them the shape under the guidance of Jeevanram Sullia.

Earlier in his introductory remarks, Yakshagana Study Centre Director Dr K Chinnappa Gowda said the kendra has collected large photographs of veshas of prominent artistes which has been displayed at the museum. It has collected works, comprising manuscripts, on Yakshagana and supportive subjects. It had organised as many as 35 series of lectures on different theme in yakshagana. Dayananda Pai and Sathish Pai have created an endowment with Rs one crore. The museum was completed at the cost of Rs 18 lakh, he added.

Vice-Chancellor Prof T C Shivashankaramurthy presided.

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January 3,2025

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BJP MLA Vedavyas Kamath and several BJP leaders were arrested in Mangaluru during a protest organized by the Dakshina Kannada BJP Yuva Morcha near Mini Vidhana Soudha. 

The protest targeted the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government, accusing it of fostering an environment of harassment and distress, which the BJP claims has led to multiple suicides among contractors and government officials.

Key Points:

Addressing the gathering before his arrest, Kamath criticized the Congress government, alleging that neither contractors nor honest officials have found peace since it assumed power. He remarked, "Suicide seems to be the only 'guarantee' under this administration."

Kamath cited the suicide of contractor Sachin, allegedly driven to death by harassment from individuals linked to Minister Priyank Kharge.

Other cases highlighted included the suicides of Chandrashekar, superintendent of the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation, and Rudresh, who was allegedly harassed by an aide of Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar.

Kamath also referred to a Dalit inspector, Parashuram, who reportedly succumbed to alleged torture connected to Congress MLA Channareddy Patil’s son.

He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar of remaining silent due to political fears over their positions.

Prominent BJP leaders such as Ramesh Kandetthu, Premananda Shetty, Vikas Puttur, Nandan Mallya, Monappa Bhandary, Pooja Pai, Deputy Mayor Bhanumathi, and Sanjay Prabhu participated in the protest alongside party workers and municipal council members.

The protest escalated, resulting in the arrest of Kamath and other BJP leaders by the police, marking a dramatic standoff between BJP and Congress.

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January 8,2025

Bengaluru: In a sweeping anti-corruption operation, the Karnataka Lokayukta conducted simultaneous raids on the properties of eight government officials across eight districts on Wednesday. The raids, part of ongoing investigations into disproportionate assets cases, targeted over 20 locations linked to these officials.

According to Lokayukta sources, the coordinated operation spanned Bengaluru, Mandya, Bidar, Belagavi, Tumakuru, Gadag, Ballari, and Raichur. Properties of the following officials were under scrutiny:

Shobha – Joint Commissioner, Bengaluru Transport Department

S. N. Umesh – Health and Family Welfare Officer, Kadur

Ravindra – Inspector, Minor Irrigation and Groundwater Development Sub-Division, Bidar

Prakash Sridhar Gaikwad – Tahsildar, Khanapur

S. Raju – Retired RTO Officer, Tumakuru

Huchesh alias Huchappa – Assistant Executive Engineer, Gadag Municipality

R. H. Lokesh – Welfare Officer, Backward Class Department, Ballari

Huliraja – Junior Engineer (Electric), Raichur

Lokayukta officials are thoroughly examining documents, assets, cash, and other valuables found during the raids.

This operation is the Lokayukta’s first major crackdown in 2025. Notably, on December 12, the watchdog had unearthed disproportionate assets worth Rs 48.55 crore in raids on properties belonging to 10 government officials.

The Lokayukta’s intensified efforts signal its commitment to curbing corruption and ensuring accountability among government officials.

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January 6,2025

Bengaluru, Jan 6: Most wanted Maoists operating in deep jungles of Western Ghats, hilly and coastal region of Karnataka have decided to lay down their arms and join the mainstream following the appeal by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka Congress government.

According to sources, the Maoists have taken the decision following the encounter of Vikram Gowda and the continuous combing operations in the Western Ghat region by the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) and the Karnataka Police.

Sources said that top leaders Mundagaru Latha who leads the Tunga Naxal Wing in the state; Sundari, Vanajakshi, Jeesha, the most wanted Maoists of south India; K. Vasantha from Andhra Pradesh and Mareppa Aroli have decided to surrender and lay down their arms.

Maoist leader Sundari’s brother Anand, who was also a Naxal and returned to the mainstream, stated, “They will welcome her home if she decides to lay down arms. Let her and associates stop the struggle and live like common people. It’s 17 years since she had gone away from home. We will be happy if she comes back to us.”

“Sundari, surrender before the government and come back home,” he appealed in Kutlur of Mangaluru district.

The surrender procedure will happen in two to three days, sources confirmed.

The sources also revealed that the Maoists had written a letter in this regard to the Citizen’s Forum, a progressive organisation and the members of the forum have discussed the matter already with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

CM Siddaramaiah welcomed the proposal and gave the green signal for authorities to start the surrender procedures.

The Maoists have demanded that the surrender process should take place in a dignified manner and that their self-respect should not be harmed. They have also demanded that they should not be prevented from exercising their rights under a democratic system.

The Maoists have also demanded that they should not be made to languish in prisons. The 'false' cases against them should be closed and cooperation has to be extended for them after surrender to obtain bail. It has also been demanded that all cases must be brought under one court and trial has to be expedited.

They have also demanded financial support from the government to shape their lives. The package has to be applied to other surrendered Maoists who are presently in prison. They have also sought clarification on whether Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala states will take one stand on the matter.

The Maoists have also demanded a judicial investigation of the Vikram Gowda encounter.

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