New
GS Foundation (P+M) - Delhi : 28th Sept, 11:30 AM Hindi Diwas Offer UPTO 75% + 10% Off, Valid Till : 15th Sept. 2025 GS Foundation (P+M) - Prayagraj : 25th Sept., 11:00 AM Hindi Diwas Offer UPTO 75% + 10% Off, Valid Till : 15th Sept. 2025 GS Foundation (P+M) - Delhi : 28th Sept, 11:30 AM GS Foundation (P+M) - Prayagraj : 25th Sept., 11:00 AM

Tholu Bommalata

  • Tholu Bommalata is the traditional shadow puppetry art of Andhra Pradesh. This form of art originated during the Satavahana period in 200 BCE.
  • These puppets made of leather are painted with locally made natural dyes according to the nature of the roles.
  • In the year 2008, the village Nimmalkunta of Andhra Pradesh was awarded Geographical Indication for this puppetry.
  • Shadow puppetry has been used for centuries to spread awareness regarding social and moral values through the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
« »
  • SUN
  • MON
  • TUE
  • WED
  • THU
  • FRI
  • SAT
Have any Query?

Our support team will be happy to assist you!

OR
X