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Performance Style of Bharata Leela

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Bharata Leela is one of the important folk theatre traditions of Odisha, primarily flourishing in the Ganjam district. This theatre form, rooted in the devotional, mythological, and performative traditions of the region, brings together narrative, music, dance, costume, and ritual practices. The present paper explores the performance style of Bharata Leela, focusing on its story content, characters, musical tradition, performance space, costumes, and overall theatrical aesthetics.
Author: Dr. Ajita Kumar Muni
Language: English
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7090436677
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