Which of the following is listed in UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity?

Which of the following is listed in UNESCO’s list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity? Correct Answer Ramman

The correct answer is Ramman.

• Ramman:
  • It is a ritualistic theatre of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.
  • It is dedicated to Bhumiyal Devta, the local deity.
  • It is listed in the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
  • People of the Bhandari caste wear the sacred mask symbolizing Narasimha (half-man and half-lion).
  • Dances are performed and various songs are sung. The stories of Lord Rama are also narrated.
•  Ankia Nat:
  • It is the traditional one-act play of Assam.
  • It was started by the famous Vaishnava Saint Shankaradeva and his disciple Mahadeva in the 16th
  • century A.D.
  • It is performed in the style of an opera and depicts incidents from the life of Krishna.
  • The Sutradhar or narrator is accompanied by a group of musicians known as Gayan-Bayan Mandali who play the ‘khol’ and cymbals.
  • One of the unique features of this form of theatre is the use of masks to depict special expressions.
• Bhutan:
  • Bhutan, which means spirit, is a traditional practice of worshipping the dead ancestors.
  • It is prevalent in the Kannada district of Karnataka.
  • Kala:
  • Kala is an ancient folk theatre of the Vaishanvite tradition.
  • It is mainly based around the lives and incarnations of Vishnu.
  • Some of the popular branches of Kala are Dashavatar Kala, Gopal Kala and Gaulan Kala.