Question

 What is Burrakatha?
1. Oral storytelling technique
2. Singing technique
3. Writing technique
4. None of these

Answer 1

Hint: Burrakatha is an art associated with story. It is found in Jangam Katha tradition. This technique is performed in villages of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In fact, it is a source of entertainment. It is performed for prayers, solo drama, songs, dance, poems and jokes. Generally, topics are related to Hindu mythology. Social issues are also taken as topics.

Complete answer:
In India, people are fond of stories. Children love to hear stories. Burrakatha is associated with storytelling. This technique was developed around 1942 in the district of Guntur. The main purpose behind this technique is to make the illiterate masses aware of the political ideas. Gradually, topics from Hindu mythology and social issues were also taken for performance. These topics are performed through prayers, solo drama, songs, dance, poems and jokes.
This technique is performed by a group. The group consists of three members. One person performs as the main performer and the other two are co-performers. The group members use some musical instruments to make the style more attractive. Persons with a good voice are preferred as the entire performance is executed orally. Burrakatha is an oral story telling technique.
The answer is 1. Oral storytelling technique

Note:
Today, Burrakatha is played on radio and TV regularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is a modern name for the theatre show Jangam Katha. Pendyala Venkateswara Rao, Sunkara Sri Krishna Madhava Rao were the famous Indian artists for Burrakatha. Women also performed as group members.