Yakshagana artist performing during Mysore Dasara festival in 2008.

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Yakshagana is a classical folk art form of the state of Karnataka in India mostly popular in the districts of Uttara Kannada, Shimoga, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Kasaragod district of Kerala. This would be considered to be a form of opera in western eyes. Actors wear costumes and enact the various roles. These artists perform during dasara festival in a procession.

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Location: mysore, bangalore, karnataka, india
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