Traditional Indian Puppetry

Strings of Tradition: Kathputli Illustrates Hindu Epics

Imagine a bustling village square in Rajasthan, dusk is setting in, and a crowd gathers in a circle. The air fills with the rhythmic beat of a dholak and the soulful melody of a sarangi. A small, colourful stage is set, and with a flick of a wrist, wooden dolls