An Appeal to All

Please read the attached document for the complete appeal.

The situation in India getting worse day by day. Life of our Yakshagana artists has become troublesome, disturbing, and concerning. Some of these artists exclusively depend on daily performance for their livelihood are now struggling to meet ends without participation in a mela or any program. Under these circumstances, the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation Mangalore with the support of its well-wishers came forward to help these artists as they have done earlier. You must have heard the support we provided by various social media by now. So far, the foundation has distributed 25kgs of rice and other essentials equivalent to about Rs 2000 per person to nearly 800-1000 artists in and around Mangalore, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts, to both Thenku and Badagu artists. A recent report on the activities of the foundation can be found here.

Many well-wishers have appreciated and donated for the work we have done earlier for disadvantaged artists. Now, many of you are also inquiring how to help Yakshagana artists during present covid-19 struggle. If you want to join hands with us in this effort, particularly during this coronavirus pandemic, you can donate to the Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation USA. Any amount is welcome. Foundation appreciates your generosity.

For additional information, please contact G. Aravinda Upadhya (yakshadhruvausa@gmail.com). Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation is a non-profit organization TAX ID: 83-1589912, and the amount is tax-deductible.

If you would like to send checks, please send to: Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation USA, 12573 Larkwood Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146. You can also pay by Paypal: paypal.me/yakshadhruv or you can find Yakshadhruva Patla Foundation in Benevity (and any company matching).