The tale of two theatres in Shivamogga
Two renovated auditoriums - Shivaram Karanth Rangamandira at Heggodu and Shantaveri Gopala Gowda Rangamandira at Tumari have been inaugurated recently
Two theaters in Shivamogga district underwent renovation within days of each other. The Shivaram Karantha Rangamandira at Heggodu received funds from donors and theater enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the Shantaveri Gopalagowda auditorium at Tumari was renovated with support from the state government. The Heggodu theater, built in 1972, had its roof deteriorating over the years.
Despite promises of government grants from Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, funds were not provided until donations from 55 individuals and institutions covered the ₹96 lakh cost of upgrading the theater, which included LED lighting and a 3,500 sq ft extended stage. The inauguration coincided with the start of Ninasam’s five-day annual event.
At Tumari, villagers had built an auditorium in 1987 named after Shantaveri Gopalagowda. After sustaining damage by arsonists during renovations, the hall was reopened on October 3 with a tribute to Manjunath Bhat, the son of the socialist leader whose memory was honored with an annual seminar.
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