Vibhuti Gundappa, who belongs to the Budga jangam Samaj of Siddapura village of Karatagi taluk of Koppal district, has been going to the villages in disguise for many decades and has been performing the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Anjaneya, etc. Daylight costume artist Vibhuti Gundappa has been selected for this year's Rajyotsava award. Vibhuti Gundappa, who belongs to Budga Jangama Samaj of Siddapura village of Karatagi taluk, has been going to the villages in disguise during the day for many decades and performing the history of Dasa Varanya including Ramayana, Mahabharata, Anjaneya, daytime costume, oral folk song, Tattvapada, Dasarpada, devotional song, Bhagita and Vachana singing. Performed with harmonium, tabla, dammadi, tala and ragamale. The team led by Vibhuti Gundappa was advancing. Established Vibhuti Gundappa's Folk Day Dress Cultural Art Trust. A resident of Budga jangam Colony in Siddapur village, he has been honored by various organizations for his long service. Folklorist Dr. H.L. Nagegowda, Prof. H.J. Luckappa Gowda, Prof. Kalegowda Nagawara, Go.R. Channabasappa, Purshottama Bilimale, Prof. Mallikaghanti, renowned expert Basavalingaiah, Prof. Amblashika Hirianna, Prof. Sirigandha Srinivasa Murthy Dr. M. Byregowda have attracted the attention of hundreds of folklore experts.
His art troupe has not only gone to the villages, but also participated in the All india Kanna Sahitya Sammelan, district and Taluk Sammelan, various cultural programs and also attracted attention. The people of this region congratulated Vibhuti Gundappa for being selected for the Rajyotsava award in this year's Rajyotsava-50 celebrations of Karnataka.
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