Female Foeticide in Rajasthan
Folk Theatre in India
Three Broad Classifications: Indian folk theatre is categorized into three broad classifications of Ritual Theatre, Entertainment Theatre, and South Indian Theatre. There are such performances as Ramlila, Ramman, and Bhuta Aradhana, which are associated with religious festivals, and national beliefs. Nautanki, Maach, Naqal, and Padayani, as market-popular entertainment styles, combine storytelling, music and humor to delight the masses in the countryside. The uniqueness of forms such as Bayalata, Tal-Maddale and Pagati Veshalu are characterized by the devotional story telling and dance-drama forms. These theatres maintain oral traditions, local dialects and folk history, which enhances cultural cohesion and identity on the grass root level.
Key Highlights for RAS Mains
Classification of Folk Theatre in India
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Regional Art
- North India: Ramlila (U.P.), Nautanki (U.P., Haryana) Maach (Madhya Pradesh)
- East India: Bengal: Jatra, Kashmir: Bhand Pather
- South India: Yakshagana (Karnataka), Therukoothu (Tamil Nadu), Pagati Veshalu (Telangana)
- West India: Bhavai (Gujarat), Tamasha (Maharashtra), Swang (Haryana)
Folk Theater of states
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Features
- Fusion of music, dancing and talking.
- Local dialects, costumes and symbolic props.
- Performed in open-air areas, or village squares.
- Involves social messages, mythology and satire.
Purpose and Significance
- Cultural Maintenance: Maintains traditions and oral tradition.
- Mass Education: the spread of knowledge and values with the help of entertainment.
- Community Bonding: Makes people more local and makes them participate together.
Conclusion
It is a living folk theatre which depicts cultural diversity, spirituality and storytelling traditions of India. And it is a social teacher and cultural keeper in the country and regions. To preserve India as a heritage of intangible assets, it is important to look after these art forms
RASOnly Interview Guidance Program
Mr. Ashok Jain
Ex-Chief Secretary Govt of Rajasthan
- IAS officer of the 1981 batch, Rajasthan cadre.
- Passionate about mentoring the next generation of RAS officers with real-world insights.
- Got retired in Dec 2017 from the post of Chief Secretary of the state of Rajasthan.
Mr. Guru Charan Rai
Ex-ASP / SP in Jaisalmer
- Guru Charan Rai, IPS (Retd), retired as Inspector General of Police (Security), Rajasthan, Jaipur in 2017.
- Served as ASP and SP in Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Sri Ganganagar, Sawai Madhopur, Dausa, Sikar, and Karauli.
- He also held key positions as DIGP and IGP in the Law and Order division.
Mr. Rakesh Verma
Ex-IAS Officer, B.Tech, MBA, and M.A. (Economics)
- IAS officer of the 1981 batch and retired in Chief Secretary Rank.
- Civil servant of high repute and vast experience.
- Has been teaching UPSC CSE subjects for the last six years.
