‘Manikantha Mahime’ Kannada yakshagaana staged in Oman

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November 4, 2016

Muscat: Majan events in association with Oman Tuluver presented a hall-packed ‘yakshagaana prasanga’ in kannada “Manikantha Mahime” at the Grand Hall , Al Falaj Hotel , Ruwi, here, recently.

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Oman Tuluver is a group of five enthusiastic members out to promote various events in art, culture and sports, bringing Tuluvers together. The team consists of Ramananda Shetty, Sudhir Shetty, Padmakar Mendon, Rajesh Shetty and Arun Poojary.

The programme commenced at 5.30 p.m. and Ramanand Shetty, on behalf of Oman Tuluver, delivered welcomed address. After seeking the blessings of the deities he began the proceedings. The guests, who are members of the various communities of Mangaluru, were warmly welcomed with floral bouquets.

To mask the onset of the programme, the guests lit the lamp, which was decorated with pingaara, shewantige, white, yellow and purple flowers. Ramanand Shetty highlighted the welfare measures undertaken by a group of volunteers.

After the chowki pooja , conducted by Shri Lakshminarayan Acharya, the stage was ready and illuminated . The Ranga Sthala from Yakshamitra Troupe Dubai , was installed on the stage . Shri Satish Kumar Patla , began the prasanga with his signature style Bhagavatha ,evoking thunderous applause. The entire Grand Hall echoed with his renditions and the joyful applause of the audience.

Yakshagana depicts the vivid bright hues of the costumes as per the character/role played, dialogues, rhythmic dance steps , colorful makeup with different head gears.

It was a total package dance –drama sequences of artistes , Bhagavathar, percussionists ,Rangasthala, classique representation of the essence of the theme in-between vocal support , music and the episodes linking one to another.

Costumes

Splendid costumes with a display of vivid colors like red, orange, gold, bright yellow and jewellery embellished with stones to brighten.

Percussion effect

The mridanga , taala and chende synchronized well and the turning effect on the melodious,exquisite renditions by Satish Shetty Patla. The ‘dhiginas’ a notable feature in yakshagana ,were also a part on the prasanga that The duel of steps , dance sequences bet bhasmasura and mohini and the brief episodes in the life of Manikanta was presented.

Oman Tuluver took care of the guests and audience by serving a packet of snacks – traditional delicacies. Oman Tuluver are now gearing for their next event .They were overwhelmed with the mammoth magnanimous support and the presence at the Grand Hall.

Felicitation

Yakshagana art lovers at the Grand Hall ,Al Falaj Hotel ,will truly cherish the moments of not only witnessing and enjoying his bhagavatha ,but partaking with their presence during the felicitation of shri.Satish Kumar Patla ,the renowned maestro of yakshagana bhagavatha. He was presented a citation of appreciation and was bestowed with the honour of appreciation and affections by oman tuluver . Mementoes were presented to all the guests who were invitees for felicitated by oman tuluver to the below persons
1) Dr. Shekar Salian (Senior most Tuluver in Oman)
2) Patla Satish shetty (bagavatar)
3) Akshay kumar marnad (Mohini)
4) Lakshman Kumar Marakada (Manikanta)
5) Shekhar Shettigar (Basmasura)
6) Prashanth Kumar Voghenadu (Chende)
7) Kishore Gatti (Mahishi)
8) Gangadar Shettigar ( make up)

Other artists are Bhavani Shanker Sharma, Puthige Venkatesh Shastri, Madoor Lakshminarayana Sharma,Chandra Mohan Shettigar,Prasad Adhyapadi,Ananda Salian,Balakrishna D Shettigar, Swathi Sharath Saralaya, Prateek Jayananda pakkala ,Manasvini B S Sharma, Samantha Girish Narayan, Prapthi Jayananda pakkala, Adithya Dinesh Shetty, Smrithi Laxmikantha Bhat,Aniketh B Sharma, Aditi Dinesh Shetty,Vasu Bayar,Prabhakar Suvarna,Swathi Kateelu,Girish Narayan Katipalla,Sathish |Shettigar,Sharath Poojary,Krishnaprasad Rao,Vikram Shetty Kateelu

A raffle draw was conducted and the lucky winners were presented with wonderful gifts. The lucky chits were drawn by some of the guests .A power point presentation depicting Shri Satish Shetty patla was presented which had the information about his Patla Foundation which was formed to help The Yakshagana artists

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Media Release
July 30,2020

Jeddah: The first chartered flight for repatriation passengers from Jeddah to Bengaluru organized by Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah – Saudi Arabia was successfully landed at Bengaluru airport by 01.00 am on 19th July 2020.

Spice Jet (SG9884) departed from King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah by 05.00 pm local time with 177 stranded passengers which includes 12 Pregnant Woman, 3 infants, 44 Short term visa holders, 3 medical emergency patients and 115 migrate workers and labours from various districts of Karnataka state.

Karnataka NRI Forum Jeddah, a registered charitable organization under Government of Karnataka & Indian Consulate Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, helping the Kannadigas overseas & in Karnataka State as well, has initiated major role for helping stranded Kannadigas to travel back to home. During Pandemic hundreds of stranded Kannadigas were approached to the forum and requested to arrange special chartered flight to Bengaluru from Jeddah.

Initiating from collecting the data of passengers, the forum’s special panel including its President Mr. Mohammed Mansoor, Secretary Mr. Peter Mascarenes, Vice Presidents Mr. Nasir Khurshid, Dr.Ashfaque Maniyar, Chief Coordinator Mr. Shaikh Saoud, Cultural Secretaries Mr. Arifulla Shariff and Mr. Rajesh Suvarna, Treasurer Mr. Habib Rahman and Press Secretary Mr. Baig, the forum’s members have worked very hard to conclude this task very successful. 

The forum provided food packets as refreshment, complementary PPE kitsto each passenger as precaution against the spread of any infections while travelling and also guided all passengers by supporting them in Awdha portal (Saudi Passport Department) and Seva Sindhu portal registration of Government of Karnataka.

The official travel partner ITL Travel Management Company has rendered remarkable service to the passengers not only in ticketing but also supported with top priority in confirming the aircraft from SPICE JET and availed good service from ground staff at Jeddah Airport. 

All passengers have reached safely to their homes after completing the 7 days institutional quarantine at Bengaluru. 100% passengers had NEGETIVE report on Covid-19 test made on arrival as well as after institutional quarantine. 

In the press release published from the President, Mr. Mohammed Mansoor has expressed his prodigious gratitude to the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia H. E. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Deputy Consul General of India - Jeddah Mr. Y Saber and Chief Minister of Karnataka State Shri B. S. Yediyurappafor providing necessary approvals and NOC for the chartered flight operation. He also conveyed his boundless appreciationto Shri B. Y. Raghavendra, Member of Parliament Shimoga District (Karnataka) for his swift support extended to the forum and as well to Dr. Aarathi Krishna, Ex-Deputy Chairperson – NRI Forum of Karnataka – Government of Karnataka for her significant guidance and support on completing this mission.

The forum has thanked all the officers in King Abdul Aziz International Airport Jeddah and Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru for the facilities provided to the passengers. The Forum has thanked all passengers travelled for their calmness and also thanked to all other members of the forum, Staff of ITL Travels and SPICE JET for their tremendous support extended throughout the mission accomplishment.

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Media Release
April 16,2020

Dammam: President of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Mr.Wasim Rabbani urged immediate intervention of Indian government to help Non Residential Indians who are in trouble due to corona pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

He said in a press rease that expatriate Indians are in concern  as number of corona infected people and  deaths are increasing in danger level.

Hea said, "the Saudi health minister's statement a few days ago indicates that the situation in Saudi needs to be taken more seriously with precautionary methods. There are concerns among expatriates because the number of people infected with the coronavirus and the number of deaths reported in various provinces are increasing at an alarming rate."

"Saudi Government and Health Ministry are taking excellent precautionary measures, however, in the coming days expect to see the number of cases to increase in Saudi Arabia. The Indian government needs to take diplomatic and immediate intervention to ensure the treatment of Indian expatriates considering the number of effected people increasing", He said.

He also urged that the Embassy and the Government of India should ensure qaurantiane faculty for Indian expatriates and arrange special low cost flights to bring back expatriates who would like to return home country.

" Government of India and Indian embassy need to intervene immediately to ensure that the quarantine system is in place for Indian expatriates as the facilities in the rooms where the residents are staying together are very limited. There should also be a mechanism to organize low-cost flight services for expatriates who are ready to go home. The government system should also be able to accommodate the expatriates in special quarantine areas in hometown as soon they arrive in India", he urged.

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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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