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Jan 13, 2024 · Bommalattam, also known as Bommalakoluvu, is a traditional puppetry art form that has been practiced in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka for generations. The word “Bommalattam” itself means “puppet play” in Tamil.
Nov 30, 2018 · In olden days, bommalattam was a means of mass communication meant to educate the masses about important issues that needed their understanding and participation. It also had aspects of the mass leader preaching to his audience, trying to reach out to many from one point of enunciation.
Bommalattam is a type of puppetry using inanimate objects from Tamil Nadu. While the origin of the art is uncertain, it has existed as an art form for years. It uses various doll marionettes, manipulated by rods and strings by puppeteers behind a screen, lighted by traditional lamps. It is usually accompanied by music and story telling.
May 28, 2018 · Having taught himself Bommalattam (puppetry) – one of the oldest folk art forms of Tamil Nadu – Kalaivanan is perhaps the finest of its exponents. Over the years, he has held a number of performances, and his entire family is immersed in the art.
The history of Bommalattam puppetry dates back to India’s medieval period as far as the 10th century when most of the Bommalattam performances were based on tales of spirituality and mythology.
Nov 30, 2018 · Bommalattam, or puppetry in Tamil, is one of the oldest forms of story-telling; a folk form with which Indians have entertained themselves down the ages. Tamil Nadu is a popular hub of Bommalattam which is believed to have a 4000 year history.
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Puppets from Tamil Nadu, known as Bommalattam combine the techniques of both rod and string puppets. They are made of wood and the strings for manipulation are tied to an iron ring which the puppeteer wears like a crown on his head.
