Yakshagana, a traditional art form from Karnataka, has enthralled audience in Israel with its vibrant and colourful performances, presenting a unique blend of dance, music, costume, and storytelling drawn from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata.

The Kannada Yakshadegula troupe staged the inaugural show at the Hadofen Fringe Theatre Festival on November 2 at Petah Tikva, and as the word spread, the crowd swelled during its performances at Haifa and Ashkelon the following days.