Question

What is the primary purpose of Therukoothu performances during temple festivals?

• A. To honor the deity with a ritualistic dance
• B. To entertain the audience with comedy
• C. To invoke blessings for a bountiful harvest
• D. To teach the history of the Tamil language

Answer 1

Answer:

C. To invoke blessings for a bountiful harvest

Therukoothu This is the most popular folk drama in Tamil Nadu, also practiced in Tamil-speaking regions of Sri Lanka. It is primarily performed during the annual temple festivals dedicated to Mariamman, the Rain Goddess, with the aim of ensuring a bountiful harvest. The themes of this street play are typically drawn from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, centering on the character of Draupadi. The essence of this theatre form revolves around eight plays that depict the life of Draupadi.