Which traditional puppet dance of Tamil Nadu depicts scenes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4: Bommalattam (Bommalatta).
Explanation:
Bommalattam is a traditional and ancient form of puppetry dance from Tamil Nadu.
It is primarily performed using large and heavy wooden puppets, which are controlled with the aid of strings and rods.
This art form is specifically used to depict significant scenes and stories from Hindu scriptures, such as the *Ramayana* and the *Mahabharata*.
It is frequently staged during temple festivals and annual fairs.
Additional Facts:
Technique: Bommalattam is a unique style of puppetry as it incorporates a blend of both string and rod manipulation techniques. These puppets can be large in size (up to 4.5 feet) and heavy in weight (up to 10 kg).
Region: It is extremely popular in the Thanjavur and Kumbakonam regions of Tamil Nadu.
Other Puppetry Art Forms:
- Kathputli: Rajasthan (String Puppetry).
- Putul Nach: West Bengal (Rod Puppetry).
- Yakshagana Gombeyatta: Karnataka.
- Description of Options: Ghotul is associated with the tribal culture (Muria) of Chhattisgarh, while Parichakali is a traditional dance form of Lakshadweep and Kerala.
Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:
Question: The puppetry art form of which state is world-renowned by the name 'Kathputli'?
Answer: Rajasthan.
Question: 'Thogalu Gombeyatta' is a famous shadow puppetry art form of which state?
Answer: Karnataka.
Question: Which city in Tamil Nadu is considered a bastion of classical music and traditional art forms such as Bommalattam?
Answer: Thanjavur.