Kasaragodu : On the auspicious occasion of Vaishaka Natanam 2026, Kum. Manashika D., a dedicated disciple of Natyacharya Shri Mithun Shyam, Founder and Director of Vaishnavi Natyashala, Bengaluru was blessed with a wonderful opportunity to perform at the prestigious Bekal Gokulam Goushala, Alakkode on the 2nd May 2026.
It is our pleasure to introduce Kum. Manashika D., a sincere and passionate student of Vaishnavi Natyashala, who has been learning Bharatanatyam for the past seven years.
She successfully completed her Gejje Pooja in 2023, has actively participated and performed at numerous temples, cultural programs and competitive events across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Manashika D. has been honored with the ‘Natya Mani’ award at the Hosur Natyanjali event. Is a recipient of the title award winner at Sangeethakala Utsav, she was conferred the prestigious ‘Sangeeta Kala Choodamani’ award.
She marked a significant milestone in her artistic journey by completing her Rangapravesha (Arangetram) in February 2026 under the able guidance of Vidwan Shri Mithun Shyam, with training support from Kum. Kavya Kasinathan.
It was truly a blessing and an honor for her to perform in the sacred and auspicious premises of Bekal Gokulam Goushala. We express our heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable opportunity and warm support extended by the organizers at Bekal Gokulam Goushala.
