Yakshagana artiste dead
The Hindu
Senior Yakshagana artiste and main Bhagawata in Kateel Yakshagana melas Bottikere Purushottam Poonja passed away on Saturday night. He was unwell for the last few days. A native of Bottikere in Manjan
Senior Yakshagana artiste and main Bhagawata in Kateel Yakshagana melas Bottikere Purushottam Poonja passed away on Saturday night. He was unwell for the last few days. A native of Bottikere in Manjanady village of Mangaluru taluk in Dakshina Kannada, Poonja donned the role as the main Bhagawata in several Yakshagana mela for 45 years, including 30 years in several Kateel Durgaparameshwari melas. He not only excelled as Bhagawata but also discharged different roles in Yakshaganas, including enacting different characters, playing Maddale and in Arthagaarike.More Related News

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