Bhavai: Folk Theater of Gujarat
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Documents a performance dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhavani in the state of Gujarat. Describes the different parts of this ritual performance, first created in the 14th century. Mentions the diminishing popularity of this tradition and shows a new school that trains young boys in the art and adapts some veshas (short plays) to more modern themes.
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- 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record
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