Mangaluru: Yakshagana, the traditional traditional dusk-to-dawn musical theater performances in Karnataka, has been beaten because of omicron-centered night restrictions in the entire state.
Yakshagas is a dusk-to-dawn music drama.
The episode is based on Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagwad Gita.
This drama was carried out mostly in Uttara Kannada Regency, Shivamogga, Udupi and Dakshina Kanda and in Kasaragod Kerala.
Only as Yakshagana weld began to tour, the increase in the case of omicron variants and the imposition of 10 days of night hours has resulted in uncertainty not only among artistes, but those who regulate the show.
Many Yakshagana groups quickly changed the performance timings, scheduled them between 3 pm and 9:30 a.m.
However, timings have become a problem for the players.
Artiste from Kateel Yakshagana Mela said that starting the earlier show was a challenge especially for those who had jobs and players.
They must apply for half a day leave.
Also, because this is open performance and not in a closed hall, wearing a heavy make-up and costume before sunset is clearly a challenge taking into account the weather.
The choice is a bit, if it’s here to stay this season, art lovers can get used to it.
Sevas by Dashavatara Sri Durgaparameshwari Yakshagana Mandai Mandarthi, in the Udupi district, booked up to 2043-44.
President Mandarthi Shree Durgaparameshwari Temple, Dhananjaya Shetty, said, “There is uncertainty.
Those who have slots are not happy with the new timings.
Hopefully, this is a temporary change.
We are almost no left with any choice because it is difficult to get a fresh slot.
, there are worshipers who choose Sevas held during the rainy season in the temple premise, “he said.
This temple has five welds and conducts an average of 950 shows per year.
The cost of Harake Seva is around Rs 50,000.
Each troupe has around 47 members.
The members of the group from Udupi to Ti, the second wave had left deep scars on the income of most people, especially those in the hospitality sector.
Those who regulate Yakshagana Harake Sevas every year continue to do it, but among those who have the opportunity to offer Harake Seva this year, there are some who have requested, if they can be delayed to financial dating due to the financial crisis.