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Write a sentence each on any five of the following traditional theatre forms. Bhand Pather, Swang, Maach, Bhaona, Mudiyettu, Dashavatar.


Bhand Pather:
           The traditional folk theatre of Kashmir valley is based on a satirical theme incorporating mythological legends.

Swang :
           A popular dance form or folk theatre form of Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh.

Maach:
            The dance form is originated in Rajasthan in a folk theatre form.
Madhya Pradesh presented largely through traditional song and dance. Men portray all the characters, theme is mostly historical.

Bhaona:
          It is a dance drama popular in the state of Assam. It is a creation of Srimanta Sankandeva of 16th century, to convey religious messages to villages through entertainment.

Mudiyettu:
           This ritualistic dance-drama presented in Bhadrakaali temples in South and Central Kerala. It is performed after the harvest of summer crops in Kerala. In 2010, it was included in UNESCO intangible cultural heritage lists.

Dashavatar:
              It is the most developed theatre form of the Konkan and Goa regions. The performers personify the ten ::carnations of lord Vishnu-the God of preservation and creativity.

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