BHAGAVATHA

Language - Sanskrit/Telugu

Telugu Word - పాకవతకూత్తు

A traditional dance-drama based on the Bhagavata Purana. Example: In historical Telangana, villages might have received land grants or endowments to support the performance of 'Bhagavatha Kootru' during religious festivals and special occasions. Bhagavatha Kootru is a classical dance-drama form prevalent in Telangana, based on the stories and themes from the Bhagavata Purana, one of the major Hindu scriptures. It is a devotional art form that combines music, dance, and storytelling to depict the life and leelas (divine plays) of Lord Krishna. In historical Telangana, the performance of Bhagavatha Kootru was often patronized by temples, rulers, and wealthy individuals. Land grants or endowments might have been made to support troupes of artists and ensure the continuation of this traditional art form.