Gradually this evolved into performances of traditional mythological plays with stories of Rama (Ram jatra), Sita, Krishna and Shiva (Shiv jatra), taken from the Ramayan, Mahabharat, Puranas, various …

Jatra is derived from the Sanskrit word yatra, which refers to a procession or journey. This is because the form was organised and conceived primarily as a travelling form of theatre, accompanying the …

Mar 27, 2026 · Jatra is one of the most vibrant and colourful forms of folk theatre from Eastern India, and it occupies a unique position in the cultural memory of Bengal. Jatra is deeply rooted in the …

May 12, 2025 · The term jatra has been derived from the Sanskrit word “yatra”, meaning procession and journey. It is the theatre of mixed forms, including music, dance, acting and recitation.

Jatra is considered as a famous form of traditional folk theatre from the eastern region of India. It literally means a journey and hence, stylized delivery and exaggerated gestures and orations are some of …

Feb 10, 2026 · Jatra is a vibrant form of folk theatre originating from Bengal. It combines music, dance, and drama to narrate stories, often rooted in mythology and local folklore, captivating audiences for …

Jatra (to go in procession) is a form of folk theatre popular in Bengal, where it originated, and in the eastern states of Orissa and Bihar as well as in Bangladesh.