SAANG (swang)

The folk theatre of Haryana                                 Written by Dharam pal dhull Saang is not much different from folk theatre traditions followed in many other parts of the country under different names — Raas Leela (Braj), Bhavai (Gujarat) Pandvani (MP), Tamasha (Maharashtra), Yakashgaan (Mysore) and Pandav dance (Uttarakhand).        Saang is the amalgamation of drama, music, dance, poetry, preach and comedy. This theatre is primarily based on Hindu mythology depicting Indian Epics and Puranas and the matter contained in the religious books has been the source material for the themes and characters. However, following changes in likings and demography of the society, the theatre included multiple aspects involving almost all facets of life and social living. It was a stage for pleasure and conveying moral truths, and also to strengthen the cultural integrity. Besides...