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Tolpava koothu shadow puppets of Kerala by G. Venu.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: New Delhi Sangeet Natak Akademi, 2006 (rpr); Gurgaon, Hope India Publications 2006 (rpr)Edition: 1st edDescription: 67 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. (Hb)ISBN:
  • 8178710994
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 792.62
Summary: A form of traditional puppetry from Kerala,Tolpava Koothu­originating in the Bhagavati temples of Palghat district­presents the Ramayana story as told by Kambar, the Tamil epic poet, in the kamba Ramayana .In 21 parts, over 21 evenings, the story is enacted in koothu­madmas or temple theatres before eager local audience. Part ritual, part instruction. Tolpava Koothu is an art demanding knowledge of the scriptures together with skill in delivery, diction, and puppet manipulation.
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A form of traditional puppetry from Kerala,Tolpava Koothu­originating in the Bhagavati temples of Palghat district­presents the Ramayana story as told by Kambar, the Tamil epic poet, in the kamba Ramayana .In 21 parts, over 21 evenings, the story is enacted in koothu­madmas or temple theatres before eager local audience. Part ritual, part instruction.
Tolpava Koothu is an art demanding knowledge of the scriptures together with skill in delivery, diction, and puppet manipulation.

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