Renowned Yakshagana artiste Kappekere Mahadeva Hegde passes away

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Udupi, July 10, 2024: Renowned Badagutittu Yakshagana artiste Kappekere Mahadeva Hegde passed away at Honnavar on Tuesday night. He was 75 and is survived by his wife and four sons.

Mahadeva Hegde had learnt Yakshagana from his brother, famous Bhagavatha, Kappekere Subraya Hegde and Keremane Mahabala Hegde. He had served in Idagunji, Sirsi, Panchalinga and Mandarthi Melas for five years and had also served as Manager of Sirsi Mela.