Mysuru Yakshotsava: Forest Minister fetes legendary Yakshagana artiste

Forest Minister B. Ramanath Rai is seen felicitating the legendary Yakshagana artiste Dr. Sridhar Bhandari, who owns Sri Mahalingeshwara Pravasi Yakshagana Kala Vrinda, Puttur, during the second day of the three-day ‘Mysuru Yakshotsava’ organised by Bellipadi Yaksha Samskrutika Trust, at Jaganmohan Palace in city last evening. Trust President Dr. B. Satish Rai, who is the Minister’s elder brother, is also seen. Picture right shows artistes of Sri Mahalingeshwara Pravasi Yakshagana Kala Vrinda staging ‘Parijatha Narakasura Vadhe.’ Today, ‘Mahishasuramardhini’ will be staged at 6 pm.