About
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Headquarters
Honavar, Karnataka
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Since
1988
Sri Idagunji Mahaganapati Yakshagana Mandali, Keremane is a renowned Yakshagana troupe established in 1934 by Keremane Shivarama Hegde, dedicated to p Read morereserving and promoting the traditional art form of Yakshagana from coastal Karnataka.
Action
The troupe performs Yakshagana, a classical dance-drama, conducts training through its Gurukula, organizes national festivals, engages in research, workshops, and brings Yakshagana to schools through its 'Aatave Paata' initiative.
Cause Area
Sector
Impact
Over its 90-year history, the troupe has given more than 9,000 performances in India and abroad, inspiring academic recognition and preserving the purity of Yakshagana amid commercialization.
Vision & Mission
The Mandali focuses on three core principles: Education (Shikshana), Protection (Rakshana), and Preservation and Promotion (Prasarana) to educate future generations, safeguard Yakshagana from decline, and promote traditional Yakshagana Bayalata.
Milestones & Track Record
The troupe received UNESCO recognition in 2024, becoming the first Yakshagana institution to achieve this distinction, and was selected as one of 58 organizations worldwide to advise on UNESCO's 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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Registration ID
E-275 (KWR)
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VO ID / Darpan ID
KA/2010/0031574
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FCRA
94600035
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
(Registered Address) KEREMANE SHIVANANDA HEGDEPost: GUNAVANTE, HONNAVAR,Dist:KARWAR KARNATAKA ��_ 581 348
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust