Yaksha Omniscriptum Yaksha (Festival) Paperback

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Yaksha is an annual 13 day festival of performing arts organized by the Isha Foundation at the Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore. Begun in January 2010, the festival features musical concerts and dances by eminent performing artistes from around the country and is aimed at preserving and promoting India's traditional music and dance forms. The name of the festival is inspired by Yakshas - celestial beings in Indian mythology. Yaksha 2010 was held from 30 January to 11 February with the theme "A Celestial Feast of Music and Dance". Yaksha leads into Mahashivratri celebrations on the fourteenth day which feature various performances by artistes running through the night. Performing artistes in 2010 included Dollu Kunitha - folk drums from Karnataka, percussion by Sivamani, Asima by Dev and Tao and a concert by MIDIval Punditz.