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Vinaya was renowned in the playing of Maddale percussion instrument in Yakshagana events. He was apparently suffering from ill health and was admitted at a private hospital in the city where he breathed his last.
The father of the deceased identified as Narayana Acharya was also a renowned Maddale percussionist.
Being a talented youth and a dependable percussionist, Mr Acharya used to travel with the troupe to Hosanagara, Yedaneeru, Hanumagiri fairs. Due to ill health, he did not take part in the fair route last year.