For which folk drama in Rajasthan, the stage is set in an open colony or courtyard of the market?
(A) Bhavai
(B) Jagore
(C) Rammat
(D) Jatra
(E) Question not attempted
Answer: (A) Bhavai
Bhavai’ – a unique stage art form, performed with ‘Bhava’, meaning expression revealing emotions. It’s real meaning is made up of two words – Bhava and Aai. Bhava means universe and aai is mother, together it means mother of the universe, Amba. Exclusively performed by male members in various costumes and character forms .
A long wind brass instrument called ‘Bhungal’ is played during the performance to call performing characters to the scene. Drums, cymbals and Sarangi are other instruments made use of. Bhavai is mostly held in open space. Women are mere audience to the ‘Bhavai’ performance as this folk dance play is strictly performed by males in women’s role too.
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