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Yakshagana – Folk Dance from Mangalore

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Yakshagana is a dance drama popular in the state of Karnataka, especially in coastal Karanataka. Yakshagana is popular in the districts of Mangalore (Also known as Dakshina Kannada), Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Udupi, and Kasaragod district of Kerala State. It is believed to have evolved from pre classical music form and theatrical arts. Actors wear costumes Read more about Yakshagana – Folk Dance from Mangalore[…]

Places of Visit in and Around Mangalore – Part2

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South Kanara, ageless in its natural splendour and its famous historical wonders, and is rightly called the tropical paradise of Karnataka. Besides, no where else in India, one comes across so many temples and shrines as in South Kanara. MOODBIDRI Moodbidri is about 35 km from Mangalore. This place is usually described as ‘Jaina Kashi’ Read more about Places of Visit in and Around Mangalore – Part2[…]