Question

Which of the following statements are true about the Dashavatara theatre?

• A. Dashavatara theatre is based on the incarnations of Lord Shiva.
• B. Dashavatara theatre is based on the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
• C. The actors wear wooden masks depicting the different characters of the show.
• D. The play ends with breaking of a Dahihandi and an aarti.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B Dashavatara theatre is based on the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
C The actors wear wooden masks depicting the different characters of the show.
D The play ends with breaking of a Dahihandi and an aarti.

The Dashavatara theatre is based on the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. A Sutradhar narrates the play. The actors were wooden maks depicting the different characters of the show. The show ends with breaking a Dahihandi and an aarti.