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Question
What are the regional names given to puppetry in different parts of India?
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In India, different names are given to puppets in different places. For example, in West Bengal, the glove puppet is known as Benerpµtul; in Kerala, it is known as Pavakathakali (Pavakoothu). These puppets are usually presented in the form of a play. The string puppet is known as SutoPutul, and the puppetry as Putulnach in Bengal. In Rajasthan, the same art form is known as Kathputli.
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