Puppetry in Assam
by Gitali Saikia | 2018 | 39,831 words
This represents a methodological study of Puppetry in Assam, which forms a major part of their ancient traditions and folk dramas. The art of puppetry has close relation with Assamese culture and society. Even though the availability of local literature is limited, there are many books on Indian puppetry....
Folk Theatre Forms of Assam (Introduction)
Assam is very rich in terms of folk theatre. Since time immemorial they are enjoying respectable place in Assamese culture and society.
The prominent folk theatre forms of Assam are—
- Ojapali,
- Kamrupia Dhulia,
- Puppetry,
- Khulia Bhaona,
- Bharigan,
- Kushangan,
- Dhulia Bhaona,
- Dotaragan,
- Dhuranat,
- Palagan.
On the other hand, some semi folk drama theatres are also practiced in Assam.—Dhepadhulia, Mohoho, Matheni, Paseti, Kalipuja, Kali chandi dance, Charak puja, Nagaranam and so on are semi folk drama of Assam.