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Pavakathakali
This document provides information about traditional puppet theatre forms in Kerala, India, including Pavakathakali glove puppetry. It describes the history and evolution of puppet theatre in the region. The puppets used in Pavakathakali are made of wood and cloth and stand one to two feet tall. The art form was created to teach children about Kathakali theatre in a condensed form lasting one to two hours. It does not have a dedicated stage and uses the same musical instruments as Kathakali. The document outlines a Pavakathakali performance depicting the defeat of Duryodhana by Bhima that was observed and documented.
