Patla Sambhrama 2023
Celebrating Yakshagana: Patla Foundation Honors Legend
and Nurtures Talent
Under the honorary presidency of Kanyana Sadashiva Shetty, the celebration unfolded with a vibrant tapestry of activities. High school and college students showcased their Yakshagana prowess in captivating competitions, while the foundation’s commitment to artists’ well-being was evident in the announced initiatives: assistance to deserving individuals, accident insurance, talent awards for children, scholarships, medical camps, blood donations, and a dedicated Yakshagana entertainment program.
Patla Foundation’s sixth Yakshadhruva Patla Celebration served as a beacon of appreciation for Yakshagana’s legacy and a nurturing ground for its future. The event resonated with the spirit of service, artistic passion, and the promise of a vibrant artistic landscape for generations to come.
Prof. M L Saamaga
Rs. 1 Lakh
Prakash Shetty and Asha Prakash Shetty
People who have achieved in different areas were honored with the 2023 Yakshadhruva Kala Gourava.
| Kudupu Narasimha Thantrigalu | M P Manohar Prasad | Brigedier I N Rai | Kalaranga Udupi Kannada Sangha Bahrain (Foreign) | Vidvan Yogesh Sharma, Ballapadavu |
| Mahabala Shetty, (Devakeethanaya Koodlu) | Thamma Lakshmana | Natyacharya Ullala Mohankumar | Bhaskar Kotyan, Kolake Irvathoor | |
| Kolthige Narayana Gowda, | D. Manohar Kumar | Mahabala Devadiga Kamalashile | Raghurama Madiwala Mandarthi |
| Shambhu Sharma Vitla | Shivaram Panambooru | Kolyaru Raju Shetty Mumbai | Smt. Leelavathi Bypadittaya |
| Bachakere Dejappa parava | Kudroli Ganesh | Dayananda | Shivappa Acharya |
Office Bearers
Founder President
Guide
Mr. Patlaguthu Mahabala Shetty
Honorary President
Directors
Vice Presidents
Dr Manu Rao, Ekkaru; Mr Ashok Shetty, Permude; Durgaprakash P. V. Padubidre
Principal Secretary
Mr Purushotham K. Bhandari, Adyar
Joint secretaries
Mr Udayananda Shetty, Kundapur; Mr Rajeev Poojari Kaikamba; Ravichandra Shetty, Ashoknagar
Organizing Secretary
Project Director
Dr Sathish Bhandari, Chancellor, Kshema Mangalore; Dr Padmanabha Kamath, Dean, KMC, Mangalore
Treasurer
