The granite yakshagana statue unveiled by Mangaluru International Airport Ltd at the departure area of the airport.
Mangaluru International Airport Ltd has unveiled a granite statue of 'Yakshagana' at the departure area of the airport. The statue is part of the airport's ongoing efforts to integrate local art into its public spaces, creating a culturally immersive experience for passengers and visitors alike. It presents a youthful look of calm demeanour, offering travellers and visitors a ringside view into the region's vibrant artistic traditions.
Standing tall at 10.25 feet and mounted on a 3-foot pedestal, the statue weighs approximately four tonnes. It is a tribute to the traditional folk art form of Yakshagana, known for its elaborate costumes, expressive dance, and mythological storytelling.
Crafted by sculptor Himanshu Kumar
The artwork is the creation of Himanshu Kumar, a sculptor from Bihar who has made Karnataka his home. In 64 days, Himanshu and his team completed the statue.
A media statement said that the airport already boasts of a lenticular wall that presents a peep into the fishing harbour at Bunder, as it looked 100 years ago and now. The airport also has a figurine of a fisherman rowing a boat, the famed 'pili vesha', Yakshagana figurines - all at the domestic arrival hall, and figurine of 'kambala', the famed local folk sport, at the lower ground floor arrival hall.
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Published on September 12, 2025
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