Archive · 31 May 2025
Udupi's Yakshagana Kalaranga Honors Senior Artists
In Udupi, a group called Yakshagana Kalaranga celebrated a big anniversary!
They gave awards to 50 older artists who are over 70 years old for their work in Yakshagana, a traditional art form.
The artists received money and recognition.
Leaders in the art form discussed how to keep Yakshagana alive, with some saying that full-time performers are important, while others feel that everyone should have the chance to perform.
The event also included a health checkup and a show by artists from Kerala.
Yakshagana Kalaranga of Udupi honored 50 artists aged over 70.
The artists received the Yakshagana Kalaranga Suvarna Puraskar and ₹50,000.
The event celebrated the Kalaranga's golden jubilee.
Discussions focused on whether Yakshagana should be a full-time or part-time profession.
A free health checkup was conducted for the Yakshagana artists.
- Who
- Yakshagana Kalaranga, artists, and the Karnataka Yakshagana Academy.
- What
- Yakshagana Kalaranga of Udupi honored 50 Yakshagana artists aged over 70 with the Suvarna Puraskar.
- When
- The event took place on May 31, 2025.
- Where
- Udupi
- Why
- Yakshagana Kalaranga celebrated its golden jubilee and honored senior artists.
Part-time Performers
Full-time Performers
Full-time vs. Part-time Performers
Part-time Performers
Part-time performers cannot be stopped from performing.
Full-time Performers
Full-time performers are essential to preserve Yakshagana in its true form and give it justice.
- Organization
- Yakshagana Kalaranga
- Artists Honored
- 50
- Minimum Age of Honored Artists
- 70
- Purse Amount per Artist
- ₹50,000