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Resilient spirit of Yakshagana and its artists amid modern challenges

Yakshagana is a celestial song with elements of colour, philosophy. One element bogs artists down: The desperate struggle to stay afloat.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jun 26, 2024 | 2:30 PMUpdatedJun 26, 2024 | 2:30 PM

Yakshagana in Karnataka

Yakshagana is a celestial song with elements of colour, philosophy. One element bogs artists down: The desperate struggle to stay afloat. In a world where traditional art forms often struggle to survive, Yakshagana, a classical dance-drama that originated in coastal Karnataka, stands as a testimony to cultural resilience. Yakshagana combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, makeup, and stage techniques.

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