In which of the following district of Uttar Pradesh, Swang traditional drama is practiced?

In which of the following district of Uttar Pradesh, Swang traditional drama is practiced? Correct Answer Hathras

The correct answer is Hathras.

  • Swang
    • It is drama practised in Hathras,
    • It is done in Braj Bhasha.
  • Some important drama performed in UP:
  • Nautanki
    • It is a famous traditional theatre in Northern India.
    • This style was developed from 'Bhagat' form of theatre which is approximately 400 years old.
    • The word 'Nautanki' come into existence only in the 19th century.
  • Raasleela
    • It is part of the traditional story of Krishna described in Hindu scriptures. 
    • It is a combination of two words- rasa meaning "aesthetics" and Lila meaning "act," "play" or "dance".
    • Nand Das wrote the initial plays based on the life of Krishna.
    • Two types od Rasleela: Braj Ras of Mathura and Manipuri Ras of Manipur.
    • Braj Raasleela is different from Manipuri Rasleela in proposing dance, dialogue, costumes and style.
  • Ramleela
    • It was started by the Tulsidas during Mughal period in Kashi. 
    • It is also famous in Java, Sumatra and Indonesia too.

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