SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN ART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How old is the Kavad art form?
A
500 years
B
120 years
C
300 years
D
200 years
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Kavad is made only in a village called Bassi, in Chittorgarh District of Rajasthan. Most cultural expressions survive in India because of a strong sense of identity and pride the practitioners have in their ancestral heritage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Satyanarayan Suthar is one among a handful of Kavad artists rigorously continuing the traditional practice of fashioning and painting a unique story telling device called a Kavad. The temple has its own aura which people of all ages enjoy. Satyanarayan, the artist, has a special interest in it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kavadiya Bhat, the storyteller takes the temple to the Jajman or patron’s house, tells stories, and collects his Dakshina or fees. The tradition is called Kavad Banchana or Katha.

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