Question

what is powada.....?

Answer 1

Powada is dramatic narration in by alternately reciting poetry and prosaic extracts.

Powada narrates great deed of heroic men and women in a very forceful and inspiring way.

Powada composed by adyanandas, a contemporary poet of chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj narrting incidence of killing of afzalkhan.

During samyukta movement Powada were used as medium of creating public awareness.

Answer 2

The Powada is a genre of Marathi poetry that emerged during the late 17th century in India. The powadas are a kind of ballad written in an exciting style and narrate historical events in an inspiring way. The singers of the powadas are known as Shahirs.