Chittani Ramachandra Hegde, an iconic and legendary yakshagana arist came about a long way till he breathed last with several characters like Bhasmasur, Ravana, Keechaka, Kaurava , Ghatodgaja etc. Rashtra PRASHASTI winner Chittani hails from Honnavar taluka. Karnataka Yakshgagana Academy now includes Chittani in the Sakshya Chitra