bhaona
Bhaona is a traditional form of folk theatre from Assam, India. It is a highly stylized performance that combines dance, music, and dialogue to present stories from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, as well as other mythological tales and historical events. Bhaona performances are usually held during religious festivals, particularly in the months of Bhada and Chaitra, and are often staged in open-air courtyards of temples or villages.
The performances are characterized by elaborate costumes, vibrant makeup, and intricate masks worn by the actors,
Bhaona was systematized and popularized by the 15th-century Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva, who aimed to spread