Udupi: Technology blends with tradition at unique 'Yaksha Vismaya' in Brahmavar
Kevin Rodrigues
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Feb 25: The traditional Yakshagana got a whole new dimension at 'Yaksha Vismaya', where it was performed with the help of technology to give a unique experience to the audience. The show was performed on Saturday February 23 at Government Board School Grounds, Brahmavar.
Prof M L Samaga, president, Karnataka Yakshagana Bayalata Academy, inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp in the presence of Dathananda Gangoli, Birthi Rajesh Shetty, Nagaraj Somayaji, Hebbar, Jannani Divakar Shetty, Charan Raj, and others.
Sri Laxmivarateertha Swamiji of Udupi Shiroor Math and industrialist Pramod Madhwaraj graced the occasion.
After the show, Prof Samaga said that in the modern era giving a technological touch to traditional Yakshagana was something new. “This is just the beginning of such innovations in a fast changing world,” he said and congratulated the organizers for their great initiative in arranging such a programme.
‘Jugalbandi’ between Carnatic classical and Yakshagana ‘Bagavathige’, performed by Yeshwanth and Gopala Ganiga transported the audience to another world.
A few sections of the story that were recorded outside were shown on the big LCD screen.
The show was organized by The Vision Group, Brahmavar.
Daijiworld.com was the official web partner of the event.