Dattatreya Aralikatte
- January 9, 2024
- Puppeteer
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Dattatreya Aralikatte Biography
| Name | Dattatreya Aralikatte |
| Birthday | Feb 22 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Birth Country | India |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Dattatreya Aralikatte is one of the most popular and richest Puppeteer who was born on February 22, 1953 in India. The Dr. Dattatreya Aralikatte, known in Karnataka as Datta (born 22 February 1953) is a three- time National Award winner and an Indian puppeteer as well as a teacher. His birthplace was in Aralikatte village in the Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka, India, and lives in Bangalore, India. He runs his group, the “Putthali Kalaranga” (Puppet Theater) which is a well-known traditional puppet theater group from India.
Lord Shiva after trying to test Parvathi’s love for and devotion towards him in several subtle ways, married her. It was the birth of Kumara followed and led to the execution of Tarakasura, ending his tyranny.
Tarakasura knew about the demise of Dakshayani the erstwhile consort of Lord Shiva at her father Daksha’s Yagna and he also knew that Lord Shiva himself was in deep penance in the Himalayas. That Lord Shiva would again get married immediately and a son begot did not seem probable to Tarakasura and hence the prospect of his impending death at the hands of Kumara (Shiva’s son) did not frighten him. After receiving the boon of invincibility, Taraka became a tyrant causing trouble to one and all.
The troupe is famous for its Kumara Sambhava (Birth of Lord Kumara) shows. The story: during the mythological churning of the ocean, the celestial nectar that was produced was rightfully handed over to the Devas (The Gods) and they became immortal after consuming it. The Rakshasas (The Demons) too felt the need to become immortal and one amongst them was Tarakasura. He performed severe penance to propitiate Lord Brahma and ask him to grant immortality. But lord Brahma granted him invincibility instead, with the exception of defeat from Lord Shiva’s son Kumara.
The Indian Government, Ministry of Human Resource and Development on acknowledging Mr. Datta’s contributions to the field of education and puppetry has presented him with the award as the top teacher of this year. He has taught numerous performances and workshops in India as well as around the globe. His trip in Iran, Brazil, South America, Israel and the United States has got him and his country recognition. He has been featured in the media a number of times. Live broadcasts were telecast across South America, the United States, Canada, Mexico, India and Iran. His work has been highly praised by the media and the public. His name appears on The “Who’s Who” general knowledge book as well as Asia Pacific Men of Arts and Culture. Through his puppet theatre , he has served the Society as well as the arts field. He also serves as a Resource person in the field of Geosciences and Arts.
Dattatreya Aralikatte Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Puppeteer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Dattatreya Aralikatte is one of the richest Puppeteer from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dattatreya Aralikatte 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Other awards include Karnataka State Janapada Yakshagana Award, DSERT State Award, Excellence in Education Award, Aryabhata award and Raghasuddhalaya Puraskar. In 2018 He was awarded an honorary doctorate in traditional puppetry and teaching on 22nd September, 2018.
In recognition of his contributions to this field, he’s been awarded a number of State, National and International prizes. He was presented with the highly coveted Sangeet Natak Academi award for his exceptional contribution to the discipline of Puppetry by president of India Ram Nath Kovind on 17 January, 2018. Additionally, he been awarded the Karnataka Janapadha Yakshagana Academy Awards, CCRT Presidents’ National Award, India, American Biographical Center, North Carolina, USA and the International Biographical Center, Cambridge, UK. Datta was selected as the winner by Karnataka Janapada and Yakshagana Academy for its Annual Award for 1996. He was also honored by the Directorate of State Educational Research & Training for his use of “Puppetry as an Educational Aid.” He has been a part of numerous events and workshops in India and around the world. The highly coveted Centre for Cultural Research and Training “Teachers Award” for 1996 was an added bonus. His name appears in the World Puppeteer’s Encyclopedia.
The Devas who had to bear the brunt of the newly acquired prowess of Taraka turned to Lord Vishnu for advice and protection. Lord Vishnu summoned Manmatha, and entrusted him with the dangerous task of breaking Lord Shiva’s penance and make him fall in love with Parvathi who was in the vicinity undertaking a severe penance to win over Lord Shiva. Manmatha arrived on the location and performed his task which eventually led him being reduced to ashes, when lord Shiva opened his third eye.
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Dattatreya Ranked on the list of most popular Puppeteer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Dattatreya Aralikatte celebrates birthday on February 22 of every year.