ಬಬ್ರುವಾಹನ ಕಾಳಗ

ಬಬ್ರುವಾಹನ ಕಾಳಗ

ದೇವಿದಾಸ ವಿರಚಿತ 'ಬಬ್ರುವಾಹನ ಕಾಳಗ' ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಸಂಯೋಜನೆ-ಸಹಕಾರ: ಮಂಟಪ ಕುಟುಂಬ, ಅಭ್ಯುದಯ (ರಿ) ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ ೨೫ ಜೂನ್ ೨೦೧೬ರ ಶನಿವಾರ ಸಂಜೆ ೪ರಿಂದ ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗದ ಕುವೆಂಪು ರಂಗಮಂದಿರದಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದ ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನದ ದಾಖಲೀಕರಣ. You can support “Sanchi Foundation” by donating a small amount. All donations to Sanchi...

Kunti Klesha

Kunti Klesha

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Puthana Moksha

Puthana Moksha

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Ranganayaka

Ranganayaka

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Vishayavibhrama

Vishayavibhrama

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Dakshayini Deekshe

Dakshayini Deekshe

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Poorvaranga

Poorvaranga

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Manthare

Manthare

MANTHARE DURMANTRA This act consists of an episode from Ramayana. Here the role of Manthara is played by Sri Chapparmane Sridhar Hegde, renowned in playing comedian roles in Yakshagana and Kaikeyi is played by Mantap. This documentation was done with the help of...

Janaki Jeevana

Janaki Jeevana

Janaki Jeevana is entirely based on the legacy of Ramayana and profoundly explores the sublime character of Sitaa. Here Sattvikabhinaya and pathos reach their zenith. Equally challenging is the sustained crystallization of the epic dignity. This documentation was done...

Maya Shurphanakha

Maya Shurphanakha

Maya Shurphanakha, the most challenging, attractive productions based on the theme of Ramayana. This has a total splendor of Vachika (verbal communication) along with the mesmerizing Angika (articulation of the body), fantasizing Aharya (costume and make-up) and...

Radha Raga

Radha Raga

RADHA RAGA (Venuvisarjana) (2003) This is based on three characters from Mahabharata and Bhagavata - This explores the character of Radha as an ideal lover. It is a one evening story. The whole programme is a grand musical treat full of rich Abhinaya. This...

Yakshadarpana (2002)

Yakshadarpana (2002)

Yakshadarpana, is based on three characters from Mahabharata and Bhagavata - This unique full length programme covers the Poorvaranga of this art. It starts with the salutations to the stage-Mother Earth, the eight directions, the learned spectators and heralds the...

Krishnarpane

Krishnarpane

KRISHNARPANA (2001) This is based on three characters from Mahabharata and Bhagavata – Yashodha (Vatsalya Bhava), Rukmini (Madhura Bhava) and Droupadi (Arpana Bhava) who were deeply influenced by Lord Krishna. This documentation was done with the help of Keelaru...

Bhamini

Bhamini

In this dance theme, the mental state experienced by the love struck heroine (Bhamini) in eight situations in a time duration of 24 hours is depicted in eight episodes. Even though Bhamini depicts a flourishing Sringara Rasa, the hidden thought is the expression of...

Introduction

Introduction

The wonderful concept of Ekavyakthi Yakshagana was conceived and designed by Dr. R. Ganesh. Solo performance in Yakshagana style is an entirely new and refreshing original innovation in the classical dance drama systems of India. Here the Natya (theatrical) form of...

Soloperformance in Yakshagana style

Yakshagana, one of the most illustrious traditional theatrical forms of South India, obviously finds its firm roots in the Natyasastra of Bharata. It is a profound and popular performing art of Karnataka. Especially it’s Northern School (Badagu Tittu) is known for its visual treat both in respect of dance and costume. It emerges out as a complete theatrical form and makes a grand synthesis of form and content in an aesthetically marvelous manner. 

Soloperformance in Yakshagana style is an entirely new and refreshingly original innovation in the classical dance-drama systems of India.Here the Natya (theatrical)form of the original art is kept intact and the Bhana / Bhanika (solo) dimensionis aesthetically developed.

Dr. R. Ganesh

Dr. R. Ganesh is a renowned Sanskrit scholar, poet credited with reviving the ancient art of Avadhaana and an Indologist well versed in the nuances of all classical Indian arts. Dr. R. Ganesh is a graduate of Mechanical Engineering, A holder of M. Sc from IIsc, Bangalore and a master’s degree in Sanskrit. He is a literary wizard and has contributed a number of valuable works to the world of literature. He has been successfully pioneering the spread of knowledge and culture through his lectures, writings and compositions.

Mantap Prabhakara Upadhya

Mantap Prabhakara Upadhya He is popularly known by his family name alone as ‘Mantap’ was born and brought up at a village Parampalli, Saligrama where Yakshagana was the traditional art and only entertainment for people. Right from his school days he had great interest in Yakshagana which turned him into a refined, radiating and ingenious artist by vocation and led him to open up a new world of diligence and delight.

Mantap was trained in the famed Yakshagana Kendra at Udupi during 1975-1976.As a full time artist he enacted in following troupes during the years 1976-1980: Kamalashile Mela directed by Keramane Mahabala Hegde. Peraduru Mela with the legendary Bhagavatha G.R.Kalinga Navada. Shri Mahaganapathi Yakshagana Mandali headed by National awardee Shri Keramane Shambhu Hegde. Mantap worked as a guest artist in Mahaganapathi Yakshagana Mandali Bachchagaaru with the legend Sri Chittani Ramachandra Hegde. Mantap’s unique portraiture of Sthreevesha (female characters) such as Ambe, Mohini, Chitrakshi, Menake, Vijayashri, Poothani became legends and he became a household name in the lore of Yakshagana.

After few years of professional acting, Mantap migrated to Bangalore and has established his own ice cream industry and Yakshagana became his hobby. He is very innovative and hardworking for customer satisfaction and even today spends his quality time in his manufacturing unit for quality production. He has encouraged, helped, guided many youngsters and enthusiasts to own their own ice cream parlors in Bangalore. Mantap is married to Smt. Mangala who has been of great and immense support to all his achievements both as a businessman and an artist. He is blessed with two daughters Dr. Madhuri and Pramada who are a dentist and an engineer by profession respectively.

Mantap’s second innings started with the concept of ‘Ekavyakthi Yakshagana’ which is a unique and wonderful concept conceived and designed by Dr. Ganesh. This was the path breaking concept of solo performance of Streevesha in Yakshagana.Introduction of features such as ‘Natyabhinaya’ instead of ‘Nrithyabhinaya’, seldom thought even in other classical dance forms and a very high quality of ‘Shuddha Satvaabhinaya’ are note worthy. Mantap has introduced many ‘Chaaris’. ‘Nrithyahasthas’ and several ‘Karanaamshaas’ of Naatyashasthra too into the existing nritta repertoire of Yakshagana under the able guidance of Guru Smt Sundari santhanam. He has also introduced significant changes in the use of ornaments and attire of yakshagana sthreevesha. He has now successfully staged over 1000 shows of ‘Ekavyakthi Yakshagana’ all over India and abroad. Rasikas, scholars and cultural organizations have enjoyed, patronized and rewarded the team duely. Following are a few awards to name to his credit: ‘Rasabhaava kalayogi’ 2003 awarded at Udupi. ‘Yaksharasarushi’ 2004 awarded by Palimaaru Mata, Udupi. ‘Sri Krishnaanugraha Prashathi’ 2005 awarded by Adamaaro Mata, Udupi. ‘Kalaputra Ratna’ 2005 awarded at Saligrama. ‘Yakshatapasvi’ 2005 by Yaksharanga Davangere. ‘Sri Rama vittala prashathi’ 2008 by Pejavara Mata,udupi. ‘Yakshakalaratna’ 2008 at shimoga. ‘Natya Bhaskara’ 2008 by Alvas,Moodbidre. ‘Natyaratnakara’ 2009 at Svarnavalli. ‘Samskriti Sinchana sinchana prashasthi’ 2009 by K.S.Hegde foundation, Mangalore. ‘KaravaliRatna’ 2010 at Bangalore. ‘Kanakapushpabhisheka’ at Kuchipudi Utsav 2011.