5 mistakes to avoid while performing yakshagana

     Yakshagana is a famous folk dance of dakshina Kannada.Mythological and historical stories are being presented in Yakshagana. It is one of the beautiful dance form which is at present coming into light not only in our district but also all over the country.It has got its own steps to be followed which is very unique and beautiful.The makeup and costume which they wore is very beautiful to see.Its not easy to perform this art.One has to go through thorough practice to be a perfectionist in this field of art.It's not that we cannot learn to perform. Definitely we can perform by avoid certain mistakes.

1.The person performing the role of Devi shouldn't have non vegetarian.
When any person is performing Yakshagana(Devi Mahathme)he shouldn't have non veg on that day of his performance and he should keep fast on that day.He can have food(rice) only once in that day.Devi mahathme Yakshagana is being performed for god(Kateel amma).So he the person who is performing the role of Devi should keep himself pure without having non vegetarian.This art is not just simply about performing but its more about giving something to god(harake).So not everyone can play this role.The person who is playing,should be spiritual.

2.Steps should be clear
The steps which are in Yakshagana is very unique.This art does not have more steps.But steps which are performed is to be perfect and has to perform with that grace itself.The person cannot simply perform it.He has to practice each and every step.He has to with each beat(thaala maddale).He cannot miss those beats.One step in this art called as dhigina which is not easy to perform for everyone.So the person who knows it well only he has to perform.

3.The person must take care of his costumes
There are certain roles where in heavy makeup and costumes are worn.That person will not be able to dance for long.As I told about Dhigina which has to be performed by only light costume people.If the person with heavy costumes takes more Dhigina his costume which he had worn in his head may fall.So he has to take care of his costumes while performing each steps.

4.Performer should not use a single word in English while he is delivering his dialogues
Usually Yakshagana is either performed in Tulu or Kannada language.All the dialogues has to be spell in tulu or Kannada. That person who is performing cannot spell even a single word in English .He should have clear cut information about the topic or story he is going to present. He should have a loud voice while delivering his dialogues.He has to practice his dialogues properly so that he can avoid English words.

5.expressions are must in Yakshagana.
Each role in Yakshagana have their own ways of expressing.They should go deep into their character.Which help them to give beautiful expressions and they can connect to people well.For every performer expressions are must.