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Origin and Evolution of Ojapali: A Folk Performing Art of Assam

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Chandan Jyoti Chutia

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Ojapali, a form of performing art that is popular in the Northeastern region of the India, especially in Assam. Ojapali focuses on the stories from epics and puranas. There is a belief that Ojapali have derived from Indian kathakata tradition and it is presented in a group. Ojapali is divided into two main parts- epic Ojapali and non-epic Ojapali. It is one of the oldest art form of Assam. Before, this art form developed as a mode of religious activity only and the temples performed an important role in the evolution of Ojapali. But later, the purpose of knowledge on moral and ethical principles also culminated in the process providing it greater respectability.

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