Q. Dashavatar as a form of theatre is widely popular in which region of India?
Answer: Konkan
Notes: Dashavatara is a religious folk drama form dating back at least 500 years to the Konkan region, southern Maharashtra, and northern Goa. It is based on the myths about the 10 incarnations of Vishnu - Matsya (fish), Kurma (turtle), Varaha (pig), Narasimha (lion-man), Vamana (dwarf), Parasurama, Rama, Krishna (or. Balarama), and Buddha. Kalki. The plays are almost entirely refined, lasting several hours, and are usually performed by seasonal peasants and laborers. Traditionally, they are performed in temples - and only by men.

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