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Puppeteer, traditional folk artiste honoured with Padma Shri
Hindustan Times Bengaluru
|January 27, 2025
Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara, a 96-year-old puppeteer from Moranala village in Karnataka's Koppal district, has been awarded the Padma Shri for her extraordinary contributions to the art of togalu gombeyaata, a traditional form of shadow puppetry.
BENGALURU: Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara, a 96-year-old puppeteer from Moranala village in Karnataka's Koppal district, has been awarded the Padma Shri for her extraordinary contributions to the art of togalu gombeyaata, a traditional form of shadow puppetry.
The announcement celebrates her dedication to preserving and promoting this age-old art form over the last seven decades.
Togalu gombeyaata, known for its vivid storytelling and intricate craftsmanship, often narrates epic tales such as the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
For more than seven decades, Shillekyathara has devoted her life to performing and training the next generation of puppeteers, ensuring the art form remains alive.
Expressing gratitude, Shillekyathara said, "I am very grateful to all those who supported me... this was a tradition passed on by my family. I am grateful too."
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