Why In The News?

• The High Court of Karnataka permitted a century old Yakshagana Mela in Dakshina Kannada revert to all-night shows subject to adherence to noise pollution rules.

About Sri Kateel Yakshagana Mela:

=> It is a famous Yakshagana troupe (Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Yakshagaana Dashavatara Mandali), which was founded in the middle of the 19th Century.

=> It is popularly known as Kateel Mela is an important ‘Harake Seva’ troupe.

=> Yakshagana troupe performs on request by devotees who have taken a vow (Harake) to arrange a show of Yakshagana for fulfilment of a desire or as a service.

=> Yakshagana activity is centuries old at Kateel, a well known temple village, pilgrim centre near Mangalore in Karnataka.

=> Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari, also known as Kateel Amma (Mother of Kateel) and or Bhramarambha is known to be Yakshaganapriya – a deity with special love for Yakshagana.

=> The Adhidevatha of Kateelu Kshethra, Shri Durga Parameshwari Amma is fond of Music, Dance & Yakshagana.