Bantwal, November 7: Retired Head Master Chandrashekhar Rao, presided the felicitation ceremony of three ‘Yakshagana’ artists at Shri Narikumbheshwara Temple on November 2nd.

‘Yakshagana’ Bhagawata K Ramesh Acharya, Senior ‘Yakshagana Arthadhari’ N Krishnaraja Shetty, B Ramanna Shetty were felicitated.

‘Yakshagana’ artist Sanjeeva Shetty, entrepreneur Prakash Karant, Vedamurthy P Venkappayya Bhat, Vamana Kulal were present at the stage. ‘Talamaddale’ programme was held prior to the felicitation.

Retired teacher Govinda Bhat, Teacher Parameshwar Heggade, P Krishnaraj Bhat were present.