The word Yakshgana literally translated means the songs of the demi-gods. These performances started sometime during the 11th century during the Vaishnava Bhakti movement in the coastal areas of ...

After more than two-decade gap, ‘Jatra’, the unique open folk theatre performed in the midst of spectators just after Durga Puja, was reintroduced here on Saturday night that brought joy for the ...

Many art forms of the rural areas of Bangladesh are on the verge of extinction. We often talk about the rural artistes in seminars or symposiums, but do we really care for those who put in efforts to ...

A five episode drama “Bhul Thikanay Jatra” written & directed by Mohon Khan will telecast on ATN Bangla till the 5th day of Eid at 6:15 pm. Sajal, Shahed, Rumana, Shokh, Mehazabien, Sababa Mohan, ...

In the Hindu epic Ramayana, Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana meet Viradha, a ferocious rakshasa (demon), in the dense forests of Dandakaranya. Viradha not only clashes ...

Jatrai Jatra is a Nepalese comedy drama film released in 2019 and is the sequel to the 2016 film Jatra. It is directed by Pradip Bhattarai. In the first film, the three main characters get arrested by ...

BHUBANESWAR : Getting a step closer towards securing the UNESCO Intangible Heritage tag, Odisha’s Rath Yatra and Bali Jatra have been included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage ...

With daily Covid cases in the range of 200-250 over last week, the Odisha government on Saturday allowed all cultural activities, including jatra and open-air theatres, with a maximum attendance of ...

Mysuru: The six-day Suttur Jatra Mahotsav, a vibrant festival in Suttur, near Mysuru, will be celebrated from Jan 26 to 31, with extensive preparations already in place. The festival promises an array ...

Today, like many traditional art forms in Bangladesh, Jatra stands on the verge of extinction. What once echoed through open fields and village fairs is now fading into memory. Last December, the ...