Question

‘Thulo Dhuska’ (Thulo khela) in Uttarakhand culture is :
1. Revolution
2. Marriage
3. Wrestling
4. Pahadi Ramayana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Pahadi Ramayana

The correct answer is Pahadi Ramayana.

• Thulo Dhuska is a folklore in the Eastern Kumaon, Uttarakhand.
• It means play of Rama. In this play, the story of Rama is depicted.
• There are 2 different versions of Thulo Khela.
• It has divided version 1 into 15 episodes and version 2 into 11 episodes.
• These two versions are preserved in manuscripts by the families of principal singers called Bakhani.
• Irrespective of caste these stories used to be sung collectively by only male members of society during the Athau festival in the month of Bhadau (mid of August-September) and lasting for eight days.
• The Thulo Khela is sung mainly in three tunes, the principal one is termed Dhuska.
• Dhuska is based on classical music. The other main tunes are termed Khela and Chalali.
• The accompanying musical instruments in the Thulo Khela are hudka and mijara (pair of cymbals).