Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 29: St Aloysius College (Autonomous), here, in association with Radio Sarang 107.8 FM and STRIDE Scheme of UGC organised Yakshagana Thalamaddale titled 'Anaatha Ajeya' the singular tale of Ekalavya, on Wednesday October 28 at the L F Rasquinha Hall, LCRI block between 2.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
During the programme, Soorikumeru K Govind Bhat was honoured for his seven decades of long and dedicated service to Yakshagana. The rector of St Aloysius Group of Institutions, Fr Melwin J Pinto then said, “Surikumaru K Govinda Bhat is known as ‘The Walking Encyclopedia of Yakshagana’. It is not an easy task for an artiste to travel continuously for 70 years in Yakshagana. Govinda Bhat knows art and maintains physical fitness. This shows the commitment and discipline of Govinda Bhat as an artiste. He is truly an example for everyone.”
Principal, Fr Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, said, “Having a long history of 140 years, St Aloysius College has always been a center of literary and cultural activities. Yakshagana is a vibrant art of our soil and we should constantly promote this great art in the educational institutions.” K Govinda Bhat is one of the most versatile performers of Yakshagana art. He has ably performed the characters from ‘Chaaraka’ to ‘Thaaraka’ in Yakshagana.
Kavya Shri Nayak Ajeru performed Bhagavathike, Chaitanya Krishna Padyana played Maddale and Sridhara Vittal played Chende. Veteran artiste Soorikumeru K Govind Bhat played the role of 'Ekalavya', Dr Dinesh Nayak played the role of Arjuna and Jabbar Samo Sampaje played the role of Dronacharya.
Various Jesuit priests, directors of various blocks, deans, heads of departments, teaching and non-teaching staff and Yakshagana lovers from Mangaluru participated in the programme.
The director of Radio Sarang, Fr Dr Melwyn Pinto SJ, welcomed and introduced the artistes. Dr Dinesh Nayak read the citation of Soorikumeru K Govinda Bhat. RJ Abhishek compered the programme and proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme was live telecasted in Namma Kudla Youtube and Facebook of Radio Sarang.