Janapada Jaatre
I was thinking about going to Janapada Jaatre program for a while, and finally made it last weekend.
Last weekend was dedicated to the folk arts from the Karavali region. It started at 6pm with an episode of Narakasura vadhe enacted as Yakshagana Gombeyaata – poppet show version of Yakshagana.
Yakshagana Gombeyaata
Artists performing the Yakshagana episode of Srikrishna Parijatha
From there, it was a Yakshagana performance by children from Mangalore.
Taalamadale artist describing Shoorpanakhi’s interaction with Rama
Next was talamaddale by a group from Siddapaura.
Dancing to the tunes of moodal kunigal kere
It was followed by a couple of dance performances, which included a folk dance to the tunes of moodal kunigal kere, then a Halakki Kunita, and Kangilu Kunita which is meant to ward off evil.
Artists with traditional attire on the stage
Another scene from Srikrishna Parajatha. Comedian, as you can see..
After this, it was time for another Yakshagana by a women’s group who performed Srikrishna Parijatha. The last program was the most attractive one – Bhootada Kola.
Panjurli Bhootha has amazing costumes
It was a fun filled evening with great performances. Besides being good entertainment, it is informative about the rich culture and traditions of the state too.
The team
About Jaatre
Janapada Jaatre is a program that is part of suvarna karnataka celebrations. It is held every 2nd and 4th weekend(both Saturday and Sunday) at Lalbag, with people from various parts of Karnataka showcasing their folk arts.
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Fantastic! You took us all on a trip to the programs. Thank You
Great post! nice pictures and apt illustration, felt to be there!
Good Post, I got a chance to visit JJ @ Vidhana soudha few months back
Wonderful post!!!
Keep rocking folks:)
Wow Arun! Such nice and colorful pictures!
adbhuta images man. wonderful.
flickr them please.
Fantastic pictures, Arun. Man, I MUST have your camera! ;)
Great pics. Good job. :)
Thank you folks.
Ravi, my camera is a lifeless(but expensive) object. You can’t do much with it :)
But your pics have so much life in them, Arun. Great work!