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Tholpavakoothu (Shadow Puppetry)
Consider the following statements with reference to the Tholpavakoothu (shadow puppetry) art of South India:
- Tholpavakkoothu is a traditional temple art form prevalent in Karnataka.
- The story of Tholppavakoothu performance is from the Indian epic, Ramayana.
- This entertainment art is performed on a special stage called koothumadam in the temple courtyard.
Which of the statements(s) is/are correct?
A |
Only 1
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B |
2 and 3
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C |
1 and 3
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D |
1, 2 and 3
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Your Ans is
Right ans is B
Your Answer Is Correct
Your Answer Is Wrong
Explanation :
Context: Recently, a shadow leather puppet in Kerala’s famous temple art Tholpavakkoothu has been animated by a robot.
- Tholpavakoothu or shadow puppetry is a temple art form which is prevalent in the Bhagavathy temples (mother Goddess) in Palakkad district and nearby regions in Kerala.
- Also known as Nizhalkkoothu and Olakkoothu, it is a ritual art performed during the annual festivals in the Kaali temples of Palakkad district.
- The theme of the play is based on the Kamba Ramayana (the Tamil version of the epic).
- The art is performed on a special stage called koothumadam in the temple courtyard.
- It is performed using the mythological figures along with the use of fire and lighting of lamps behind the screen.
- The chief puppeteer is known as ‘Pulavan’.
- Musical Instruments Used: Ezhupara, Chenda and Maddalam etc.
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