Jun 29, 2026
Local Art Forms Around Deralakatte: Yakshagana & Bhoota Kola
Deralakatte, a flourishing suburb of Mangalore, is known today for its world-class universities and medical institutions. But beyond the academic aura, this region is deeply rooted in the artistic and spiritual traditions of coastal Karnataka. The cultural fabric of Deralakatte and its neighboring towns is interwoven with powerful performance art forms like Yakshagana and Bhoota Kola, among others.