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Write about Dashavatara form of folk theatre.

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  • The stories presented in Dashavatara are based on the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
  • The method of acting, make-up, costumes in Dashavatara shows is set by the tradition.
  • The show is mostly musical but sometimes there may be a few spontaneous dialogues.
  • The characters representing gods use wooden masks. At the start of the show, the sutradhara invokes Lord Ganesha.
  • The show ends by breaking dahihandi, followed by aarati, praising the God.
  • This is part of folk theatre in Maharashtra.
  • Dashavatara shows are presented in the regions of Konkan and Goa after the harvesting season is over.

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