More-than-a-century-old Dharmasthala Manjunatheswara Krupaphoshita Yakshagana Mandali launching the first of the season’s shows. Manager of the Dharmasthala mela Girish Hegde said that the mela will stage its performances in Dharmasthala itself for 25 days till December 4. It will set out on a tour on December 5. The mela will continue to present short duration shows between 7 p.m. and midnight.

Another over-a-century-old mela, Kateel Durgaparameshwari Prasadita Dashavatara Yakshagana Mandali, will start its journey on November 29. It has now six troupes. Its Devi Mahatme show is the most sought-after and widely performed. The mela continues to perform all-night shows.

Over-a-50-year-old Saligrama Mela will begin its tour on December 6. The Soukuru troupe will set out on its journey on November 29, Hiriyadkka on December 9, Madamakki on December 13 and Megaravalli tentatively on December 20.

Mandarthi Sri Durgaparameshwari Dashavatara Yakshagana Mela attached to Mandarthi Durgaparameshwari Temple is another mela which is over a century old. Managing trustee of the temple H. Dhananjaya Shetty said that the five troupes of the mela will commence their daily performances on November 28.