Consider the following statements regardingthe different forms of pupp...
Explanation:
The correct answer is option C, i.e., statement 2 only.
Explanation of each statement:
Statement 1: The string puppets of Karnataka are called Tholu Bommalata.
- This statement is incorrect. The string puppets of Karnataka are actually known as Gombeyatta or Gombeyatta Bommalattam, not Tholu Bommalata.
- Tholu Bommalata is a form of shadow puppetry that originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh, not Karnataka.
- Tholu Bommalata involves the use of leather puppets that are cut and perforated to create intricate designs, and these puppets are used to display stories from mythology.
Statement 2: The Ravanachhaya puppets of Odisha are in one piece and have no joints.
- This statement is correct. Ravanachhaya puppets of Odisha are unique in their construction as they are carved out of a single piece of wood, with no joints.
- These puppets are made from a special type of lightweight wood called kath or khair, which is easy to carve and manipulate.
- Ravanachhaya puppets are intricately designed and painted to represent characters from mythology and folklore.
- They are usually between 2 to 3 feet tall and are controlled by a single string attached to the head, allowing the puppeteer to make them move and dance.
Statement 3: The traditional rod puppet of Bihar is known as Putul Nach.
- This statement is incorrect. The traditional rod puppet of Bihar is actually known as Kathputli.
- Kathputli is a popular form of puppetry in Bihar and Rajasthan.
- These puppets are made from a combination of wood, cloth, and strings, and are controlled by a central rod attached to their bodies.
- Kathputli puppets are known for their vibrant costumes, intricate designs, and lively movements.
- They are used to depict various stories, including those from mythology and folklore.
Therefore, based on the explanations above, the correct answer is option C, i.e., statement 2 only.
Consider the following statements regardingthe different forms of pupp...
- Gombeyatta, Karnataka:
- The string puppets of Karnataka are called Gombeyatta, whereas, Tholu Bommalata is the shadow puppet theatre tradition of the state of Andhra Pradesh. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
- They are styled and designed like the characters of Yakshagana, the traditional theatre form of the region.
- The Gombeyatta puppet figures are highly stylized and have joints at the legs, shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
- These puppets are manipulated by five to seven strings tied to a prop. Some of the more complicated movements of the puppet are manipulated by two to three puppeteers at a time.
- Episodes enacted in Gombeyatta are usually based on Prasangas of the Yakshagana plays. The music that accompanies is dramatic and beautifully blends folk and classical elements.
- Ravanachhaya, Odisha:
- The puppets are in one piece and have no joints. Hence statement 2 is correct.
- They are not colored, hence throwing opaque shadows on the screen.
- The manipulation requires great dexterity since there are no joints.
- The puppets are made of deer skin and are conceived in bold dramatic poses.
- Apart from human and animal characters, many props such as trees, mountains, chariots, etc. are also used.
- Although Ravanachhaya puppets are smaller in size-the largest not more than two feet have no jointed limbs, they create very sensitive and lyrical shadows.
- Yampuri, Bihar:
- The traditional Rod puppet of Bihar is known as Yampuri. These puppets are made of wood. Hence statement 3 is not correct.
- Unlike the traditional Rod puppets of West Bengal and Orissa, these puppets are in one piece and have no joints. As these puppets have no joints, the manipulation is different from other Rod puppets and requires greater dexterity.
- The traditional rod puppet form of West Bengal is known as Putul Nautch.
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