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INDIAN CULTURE

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Which of the following is Maharashtra’s famous form of folk theatre?
A
Ras
B
Naat
C
Nautanki
D
Tamasha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tamasha (Marathi: ) is a traditional form of Marathi theatre, often with singing and dancing, widely performed by local or travelling theatre groups within the state of Maharashtra, India. It has also been the subject of several Marathi films.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tamasha is a folk dance of Maharashtra. Tamasha is a traditional form of Marathi theatre, which includes singing and dancing. It is performed by local or travelling theatre groups. Dashavatar personifies the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu and performed widely in Konkan speaking regions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most popular classifications of Tamasha are dholki bhaari and the older form is Sangeet baari which includes more dance and music than drama.

Detailed explanation-4: -Origin. Lavani dance originated from Maharashtra in 18th and 19th century. Lavani dancers were patronised by Maratha Lords and Kings. Lavani dance was generally performed by Dhangars or Shepherd living in the Solapur, Maharashtra.

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