- Famous Yakshagana singer Subramanya Dhareshwar passed away at the age of 67.
- He was famous as ‘Bhagwat Shrestha’ for his magnificent voice.
- Subrahmanya Dhareshwar had served in the field of Yakshagana for 46 years.
- Yakshagana is a traditional folk dance form famous in the coastal districts of Karnataka.
This folk dance is similar to the Theyyam art form of the neighboring state of Kerala