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 Dashavatara performing arts - Dashavatara
word refers to the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Das' means
ten, 'Avatar' means incarnations). Scholars are divided into
two groups as far as the origin of the dance is concerned.
Many actors believe that Dashavatara is originally a dance
form from Kerala, and they worship a deity of the Walaval
region of Kerala. Whatever the source maybe, the form was
introduced to the Konkan region in the 16th century.
The subject of the theft of the 'Vedas' is conversed by the
"Sutradhar" (stage manager), 'Brahmin' figures,
women actors on behalf of the rivers, actors playing Lord
Brahma (the Creator) and Goddess Saraswati (the goddess of
learning), and the demon Shankhasur.
The proposal continues for about two hours, and the appropriate
drama known as "Akhyana" begins after this. The
play, concerning itself with stories from the epics and mythology,
concludes at sunrise.
The red and white makeup of Dashavatara actors distinguishes
them from the spectators who arrive brusquely before 11.00
pm for the performance. The evening commences with prayers
to Ganapati or Ganesha.
Dashavatara traditions - Dashavatara is believed to have evolved from “Yakshagana”;
others consider it to have emerged from “Kuchipudi”.
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