Which state organizes the world's largest open air theater Dhanu Yatra festival?

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Bihar STET TGT (Social Science) Official Paper-I (Held On: 18 Sept, 2023 Shift 6)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

‘Dhanu Yatra’ began after a gap of two years in Bargarh, Odisha.
It is an annual drama-based open-air theatrical performance celebrated in Odisha.
It is considered the largest open-air theatre in the world.
Spread over five square km, the entire town of Bargarh turns into a stage for the yatra.
The ‘Dhanu Yatra’ which marks the victory of good over evil, came into existence in Bargarh in 1947-48 and is held annually.

Important Points

The Festival is being held from December 27 to Jan 6, 2023.
Around 3,000 artists from 130 cultural troupes from across the country are participating in the festival.
However, Kansa is the central attraction of the Dhanu Yatra.
Dhanu yatra was held last time from December 31, 2019, to January 10, 2020.