Mangaluru: Patla Satish Shetty, Chairman of Yakshadrava Patla Foundation, President of Yakshadrava Co-operative Society, arrived in Mangalore for the success of Yaksha Yana conducted in 22 countries in America, in a program organized by Yakshadrava Co-operative Society at Kavur Sri Hillside hall.
Ikala Harish Shetty, the President of the Federation of Global Bantar Associations honored Patla Satish Shetty couple. The world recognized the achievement of Aikala Harish Shetty Patla who spread Yakshagana to the world and made history. This is a tribute to our town. He said.
On this occasion, parents of the union and mentors of Patla Foundation, Savanur Sitaram Rai, Sudha Kar Poonja, Girish M. Shetty Kateel, Raviraj Shetty Nitteguthu, Santhosh Kumar Shetty, Lokesh Bharani, Purushottam Bhandari, Ravichandra Shetty, Kolladi Balakrishna Rai, Aarti Alva, Tanuja K. Adyothaya and others were present.
At this time, Satish Shetty, who shared the story of his trip to America, feels proud to have participated in a Yakshagana performance and workshop at Gandumetti Art of Tulunad abroad. It is a matter of happiness that the people there have also shown interest in learning Yakshagana dance and Bhagavathike". It was an unforgettable experience. Today our art is getting worldwide recognition. Patla Foundation Trust America Unit President Dr. Aravinda Upadhyay, Dr. Thanks to Sridhara Alva, Mahabala Shetty, Uli Yogendra Bhatt and other prominent people, they have organized Yakshagana performances in 20 states of America.
Patlaguthu Satish Shetty, the founder of Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation, who had traveled to America, returned to the motherland with his team on Tuesday. The 9-member team led by Patla Satish Shetty has returned to the motherland after 75 days of performing Yakshagana in different places in America.