by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Theatre in India
Koothiyattam or Kudiyattam is considered as India’s oldest continuously performed theatre form which adheres to the tenets of the ‘Natya Shastra’. Koothiyattam is the most renowned surviving theatre form that retained the essential elements and structural... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Theatre in India
The Indian folk or traditional theatre is a rich and important element of the cultural heritage of India. It incorporates elements from music, dance, poetry, mime, religion and even arts and crafts. It is a reflection of people’s beliefs, social practises and... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Theatre in India
This was the second phase of the evolution of theatre in India, which was based on oral traditions. This form of theatre was being performed from about 1000 A.D. onwards up to 1700 A.D. and continued further until today in almost every part of India. Emergence of... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Theatre in India
The objective of this form of folk dance was to provide entertainment for the masses. It has secular themes ranging from romance, love and valour to social and cultural traditions. Bhavai: Bhavai is the popular folk theatre form of Gujarat and Rajasthan.... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Theatre in India
South India has a rich theatrical tradition spanning over centuries. Ancient Sangam literature, particularly the epical works like ‘Silappadhikaram’, give clues to the rich theatre culture of South India. When the Sanskrit theatre began to decline in northern India,... by CulturoAdmin | Apr 7, 2020 | Theatre in India
The folk theatre of Andhra Pradesh, with its multiple forms and techniques, has been a major source of public entertainment through the centuries. It served the dual purpose of providing entertainment to people and also making forceful emotional appeal to eradicate... 