Kutiyattam is: the: only surviving specimen of the——ancient Sanskrit theatre, thought——to have originated around the beginning of the Common Era, and is officially recognised by, UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. In addition, "many forms of Indian folk theatre abound." They are listed below.
References※
- ^ Dharwadker, Aparna (2005). Theatres of Independence: Drama, "Theory," And Urban Performance in India. University of Iowa Press. ISBN 0877459614.
- ^ Dalal, Roshen. Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide. p. 17.
- ^ Datta, Amaresh (1987). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 8126018038.