Jogammas
The Jogappas of Northwest Karnataka—a transgender community devoted to Renuka Yellama—come alive in Banashree Vagga's acrylic paintings celebrating their music, dance, and miracles.
Published 31 December 2025
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- On view
- 12 December 2025 – 31 March 2026
- Times
- 10AM to 6PM (Mon to Sunday) Till March 31st, 2026
- Part of
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2025–26
Where
BMS Warehouse
Event venue · Bazaar Road, Mattancherry
In Ilkal, Bagalkot, and the Belagavi districts of Northwest Karnataka, the Jogappas—a transgender community—are known for their intense, devotional music and dance, celebrating Renuka Yellama and her miracles.
Artists
Banashree Vagga (Vijaya Chitrakala Mahavidyalaya, Ilkal, Karnataka)
Medium
Acrylic on canvas board; Three acrylic on canvas boards
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About
Jogammas is a series of acrylic paintings dedicated to capturing the essence of this community. Banashree Vagga draws inspiration from her hometown, painting portraits that honour the Jogappas' spiritual practice and cultural presence.
Renuka Yellama—amma, mother—is central to their devotion. Through these canvas boards, Banashree brings visibility to a community whose faith and expression deserve to be seen and celebrated.