Jatra (Odisha)
Jatra (also mancha, opera) is a kind of Oriya theater performance in Odisha. The performance includes play, music and dance. Historically jatra performance were introduced during the Moghul rule. Theater performance in Odisha were based on stories of Mahabharata and Ramayana, later modern plays were also included. Mohguls rulers were interested in dance, music and the majlis which has influenced the jatra. Persian and Hindustani words and characters like like "Jamadar" and "Sipahi" were introduced in Oriya jatra.[1] Jatra was revived during the period of Baishṇaba Pāṇi with the introduction of "gitinatya" (Musical performance) [2]
References
- ^ Enact. Pauls Press. 1978. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
- ^ Hemanta Kumāra Dāsa (1 January 1994). Baishnab Pani. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-7201-719-4. Retrieved 25 February 2013.
