Daijiworld Media Network – Bahrain (MS)
Bahrain, November 4th: The 3rd Anniversary Patra Sambrama-2023 of Yakshadhruva Patra Foundation R. Mangaluru, Bahrain-Saudi Union was held at the Kannada Sangha auditorium here.
Dr. Mudanbair Ravi Shetty, Honorary Chairman of Yakshadhruva Patra Foundation, Qatar, was the guest of honour. Shobha Purushotama Poonja and Patra Satish Shetty, founder chairman of Patra Foundation, were also on stage.
The program began with the lighting of lamps. This year’s theme was the memory of Bottikere Purushottama Poonja, known as Abhinava Valmiki. His disciple David Kotiyan, who arrived from his homeland, paid tribute to Poonja. Shobha Purushotama Poonja was honored with a shawl, mementos, fruits and a certificate of honor.
Dr. Moodanbair Ravi Shetty was traditionally invited as the chief guest. In his speech, Ravi Shetty congratulated the Yakshdhrva Patra Foundation, which provides financial assistance to needy artists through the collaboration of Yakshagana enthusiasts in India and abroad.
Mr. Patra Satish Shetty, Founder Chairman, mentioned various projects of the late Bottikere Botha Foundation and Yakshikshana Campaign. Honorary Chairman of the Bahrain-Saudi Unit Subhash Chandra offered his congratulations. Mr. Amarnath Rai, President of Bahrain Kannada Sangha, Mr. Naveen Shetty Irubair, President of Qatar Bantu, Mr. Gopal Shetty, Honorary President of the Troop, Mr. Ravi Karkera, Saudi Arts Sponsor, and Mr. Narendra Shetty, Vice President. attended the podium.
Sponsors of Patra Sambrama were felicitated with mementos of honor. Hundreds of spectators watched the Manishada Yakshagana play performed on the stage of the late Bottikere Purushottama Poonja. The play was performed by Yakshagana artists and guest artists from Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
Local artists and the famous Yakshagana artist Thenkubadag Tittu Shashikant Shetty who arrived from the motherland played the roles of Swairini and Sita brilliantly. It was directed by Natyaguru Deepak Rao Pejawar. Rohit Uchiru played the role of Chende Maddale. Shekhar Shettigar Kinigori, a senior Yakshagana artist from Dubai, gave a brilliant performance in the role of Sri Rama. ‘Bhagavatike’ was performed by Yakshadruva Patra Satish Shetty. Young Bhagavata Roshan S. Kotian also provided support. Local background music artists Dhananjaya Kinigori, Ganesh Kathir and Akshit Suvarna participated.
Senior artist Mohan Edaneeru provided maintenance assistance. Ramaprasad Ammenadka, the unit’s chief convener, managed the costumes and overall coordination. At the end of the program, participants were served dinner. Mr. Rajesh B. Shetty of the Bahrain-Saudi Unit of the Yakshadhruva Patra Foundation gave an introductory speech. Kamalaksha Amin moderated the event. Vice President Narendra Shetty gave the vote of thanks.