Thursday, 27 December 2007

Yakshagana: Is it genetically inherited?


Why some people have an irresistable and abiding interest in Yakshagana? And, why some people can learn the art so well and excell in one or the other aspect of it?


There is a blog article which suggests that Yakshagana could be genetically inherited. The claim is based on a study of the palmprints and the finger prints of 100 yakshagana artistes.


Debatable. And, more scientific studies may be required to prove or disprove this. But, an interesting hypothesis.....
(Photo: From the Hindu)

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