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Karkala, Oct 16: The Manjunath Pai Memorial Government First Grade College, inaugurated its Fine Arts Association, Yakshagana Association, Shreshtakala dance forum, and Chende classes for the academic year 2025-26 on October 16.

Manjunath Bhavi, the proprietor of Shri Mahaganapathi Chende Works, Karkala, inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp, stressing that Yakshagana and Chende are vital parts of our culture.

The chief guest, B Padmanabha Gowda retired principal of Bhuvanendra College and convener of Yakshakala Ranga highlighted that Yakshagana is a devotional art that prioritizes the praise of God. He described its specialties singing, dancing, music, and make-up and noted its benefit for students' physical and mental health.

Mahaveera Pandi, Yakshagana teacher ad

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