Karnataka Folklore University Gotagudi
Bengaluru,Karnataka,India
0836 225 5180
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- Co - Education
- ESTD 2011
- State University
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Postgraduate Diploma Yakshagana
Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in Yakshagana
Course
Yakshagana is a traditional Indian theatre form, developed in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shimoga and western parts of Chikmagalur districts, in the state of Karnataka and in Kasaragod district in Kerala that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theatre during the period of the Bhakti movement. It is sometimes simply called "Aata" or āṭa ("the play" in Tulu Language) Yakshagana is strongly influenced by the Vaishnava Bhakti movement. This theatre style is mainly found in most parts of Karnataka in various forms. Yakshagana is traditionally presented from dusk to dawn. Its stories are drawn from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other epics from both Hindu and Jain and other ancient Indic traditions
Duration : 1 Year
Eligibility : A student should have completed bachelor's degree after 10+2
