Artists perform Yakshagana, a traditional folk dance, ahead of PM Modi's address

Panorama Pictures on Instagram: "*Songs of the Spirits* Witnessing my first Yakshagana, a traditional art form from Dakshina Kannada, in Byndoor. Despite a restless crowd and the distractions of mobile phones, the traveling troupe “Durga Parameswari” managed to captivate the audience with their spirited performance. The theme seemed to revolve around the story of Ayyappa, coinciding with the start of the Sabarimala season. A typical Yakshagana performance begins late in the evening and continues