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Yakshagana  (  Tulu  - ಆಟ ,  Kannada  - ಯಕ್ಷಗಾನ) is a traditional theatre form that combines dance, music, dialogue, costume, make-up, and stage techniques with a unique style and form. This theatre style is mainly found in  Tulunadu  and some parts of  Malenadu  region of  Karnataka  and  Kerala ,  India . Yakshagana is traditionally presented from dusk to dawn. Yakshagana  literally means the song ( gana ) of the  yaksha  (nature spirits). [1]  Yakshagana is the scholastic name (used for the last 200 years) for art forms formerly known as  kēḷike, āṭa,  bayalāṭa ,  and  daśāvatāra . It is believed to have evolved from pre-classical music and theater during the period of the  Bhakti  movement. [2]  It is sometimes simply called "the play" ( ಆಟ ) in  Tulu Language . [3]     Music genre [ edit ] Karavali Gandu Kale Yakshagana Yaksh...