Question

Which traditional folk drama, popular in Tamil Nadu and Tamil-speaking regions of Sri Lanka, is performed during temple festivals for the Rain Goddess Mariamman and often features themes from the Mahabharata centered on Draupadi?

• A. Yakshagana
• B. Therukoothu
• C. Kathakali
• D. Nautanki

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Therukoothu

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.