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Which type of theatre in India was performed by priests trained to act on sacred grounds?
Which type of theatre in India was performed by priests trained to act on sacred grounds?
What is the main focus of Sanskrit theatre performances?
What is the main focus of Sanskrit theatre performances?
Which art form from South India combines dance, drama, mime, and Hindu literature?
Which art form from South India combines dance, drama, mime, and Hindu literature?
Which famous writer is associated with Sanskrit theatre and has plays dating back to the 4th century?
Which famous writer is associated with Sanskrit theatre and has plays dating back to the 4th century?
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What distinctive feature of Kathakali costumes, masks, and makeup helps convey character traits like good or evil?
What distinctive feature of Kathakali costumes, masks, and makeup helps convey character traits like good or evil?
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What was the role of the stage manager in Sanskrit theatre?
What was the role of the stage manager in Sanskrit theatre?
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What does makeup signify in Kathakali performances?
What does makeup signify in Kathakali performances?
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Why is it important for different characters in Kathakali to have unique makeup designs?
Why is it important for different characters in Kathakali to have unique makeup designs?
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What does the color yellow represent in makeup design for characters in Kathakali?
What does the color yellow represent in makeup design for characters in Kathakali?
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Why is Kerala Kalamandalam significant for theatre in India?
Why is Kerala Kalamandalam significant for theatre in India?
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