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Ganesh Kolekady, a renowned Yakshagana poet, scholar, scriptwriter, and Parthi Subba awardee, passed away at his residence in Athikaribettu, near Mulky, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the age of 54. He was ailing for a long time. Kolekady was a prolific writer, having penned approximately 60 Yakshagana “prasangas” and six dramas in Kannada and Tulu. He was an expert in Yakshagana prosody and taught the art form to numerous students for over a decade. He was also a respected ‘arthadari’ in talamaddale performances, participating across several states. The Karnataka Yakshagana Academy honored him with the Parthi Subba Award in 2022. Kolekady had been bedridden for two decades following an attack in Mumbai. His last rites will be held on Saturday, November 8, in Athikaribettu.

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Yakshagana Scholar and Parthi Subba Awardee Ganesh Kolekady Dies at 54

MANGALURU, November 7, 2025 – Ganesh Kolekady, a celebrated figure in the world of Yakshagana, passed away at his residence in Athikaribettu, near Mulky, on Friday. He was 54 years old.

Kolekady was a distinguished Yakshagana poet, scholar, and scriptwriter, known for his deep understanding of the art form and his prolific writing. He authored approximately 60 Yakshagana “prasangas” and six dramas in Kannada and Tulu. His expertise extended to Yakshagana “chandassu” (prosody), which he mastered. For over a decade, he dedicated himself to teaching Yakshagana to hundreds of students at his home.

Beyond his writing and teaching, Kolekady was a respected ‘arthadari’ in talamaddale performances, participating in numerous events across Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. He had also published two research works.

In recognition of his contributions, the Karnataka Yakshagana Academy presented Kolekady with the prestigious Parthi Subba Award in 2022. Yakshagana Kalaranga of Udupi, recognizing his talent, had previously built a house for him in 2014 and presented him with its Kanaka Annayya Shetty Award.

Tragically, Kolekady had been bedridden for two decades following an attack in Mumbai.

M. Gangadhar Rao and Murali Kadekar, president and secretary of Yakshagana Kalaranga, Udupi, have expressed their condolences on the passing of this influential figure.

Ganesh Kolekady’s last rites will be performed on Saturday, November 8, at Athikaribettu, near Mulky.

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