CBSE BOARD XII, asked by sweetaD, 2 days ago

give three features of drama played in rural areas of India

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Answered by amaan4436
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1. Yatra/Jatra:

It is traditional folk theatre of eastern India. The origin of this musical drama or theatre intrinsically a musical theatre form, is traditionally credited to the rise of Sri Chaitanya's Bhakti movement, wherein Chaitanya himself played Rukmini in the performance of Rukmini Haran ("The abduction of the Charming Rukmini") from Krishna's life story, a first definite presentation of this theatrical spectacle. Music and drama are also added in Jatra of Odisha. Though started with traditional and rural style, today it has become commercial and suburban.

2. Ramleela:

It was started by the Tulsidas during Mughal period in Kashi. It is similar to Yatra where religious music and dialogues are performed. The theme of this play is the story of Ramayana, played during Desersa. It is very popular among rich, poor, older or younger. Even it is famous in Java, Sumatra and Indonesia too.

3. Swang:

It is very famous traditional theatre in the state of Punjab, Haryana and Odisha. It was performed in rural area of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand and Bengal. The softness of emotions, sharpness of dialogue and specific costumes are some features of this theatre. The two important styles of Swang are from Rohtak and Hathras. In the Rohtak style, the language is used is Haryanavi (Bangru) and in Hathras, it is Braj Bhasha.

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