Bhavai: Folk Theater of Gujarat

Duration: 23

Year Published: 1994

Creator: Betty Bernhard

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: 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.