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Shadow Puppetry
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Which one of the following traditional art forms is a shadow puppetry from Andhra Pradesh?
(a) Togalu Gombeyaata
(b) Tholu Bommalata
(c) Ravanachhaya
(d) Putul Nautch
Explanation Context: Recently, Tholu Bommalata, a 1000-year-old shadow puppetry art form, recently drew concern from artists over its rapid decline.
Tholu Bommalata is a traditional shadow puppetry art form from the Godavari region of Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as the "dance of leather dolls," the puppets are made from goatskin and are projected onto a small screen like color photographic transparencies. The performances usually depict themes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, with major characters including animals, birds, gods, and demons. The Sangeet Natak Akademi has undertaken efforts to revive this dying art form.
Other incorrect options:
Option (a) Togalu Gombeyaata: This is a traditional shadow puppetry form from Karnataka.
Option (c) Ravanachhaya: A form of shadow puppetry from Odisha.
Option (d) Putul Nautch: This is a traditional puppet dance form from West Bengal.
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