In Northern Karnataka the open theater folk performance takes place which is similar to the muudalapaaya yakshagana. geographically the northern style of folk theater is identified as doddaata. All these art forms are diminishing without patronage. These dying art can be revived only if government take initiative step to document and promote these art form.
Doddata Folk Theatre Artiste
Contact Address
Dr. Basavaraj malashetty
Lecturer (Co-ordinator)
Vijaynagar College, Hosapete – 583 201
Bellary District, Karnataka, India
Phone: 91 08394 27207
M. Basavana Gowda (Artist)
Navalakallu Post
Manvi Taluk, Rayachur District
Karnataka, India
Monappa Vittappa Sutar (Artist)
Chincholi Post, Afzalpur Taluk
Gulbarga District
Karnataka, India
Budappa Adiveppa Tahasildr Doddata Singer
Behatti Post, Hubballi Taluk
Dharwar District
Karnataka, India
A. M. Halayya (Artist)
Sogi Post, Hadagali Taluk
Bellary District
Karnataka, India
