The tradition of religion propelled theatre is very old, traces of which find even in aboriginal tribal societies.
Bharata in his Natya Shastra says: The Gods are never so pleased on being worshipped with scents and garlands, as they are delighted with the performance of drama.
All over the world we find drama had its origin in religion, its rituals and festivals.
This book does not speak about religion but about attitude of different religions of India, positive and negative, their dramatic rituals and festivals. It is essentially about theatre. Because art do not preach, it uphelds higher truths of life.
And theatre is art.

M.L. Varadpande, author of about 39 books on Indian art, literature, religion and mythology is essentially known as theatre historian of India.
This book is a result of his research and intensive field work, for which institutions like Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi and Sangeet Natak Akademi gave him financial assistance.
He is honoured with Tagore Akademi Samman by the National Akademi of Dance, Drama and Music in the year 2012.

The tradition of religion propelled theatre is very old, traces of which found even in aboriginal tribal societies.
Bharata in his Natya Shastra says: 'The Gods are never so pleased on being worshipped with scents and garlands, as they are delighted with the performance of drama.'
All over the world we find drama had its origin in religion, its rituals and festivals.
This book does not speak about religion but about attitude of different religions of India, positive and negative, their dramatic rituals and festivals. It is essentially about theatre. Because art do not preach, it uphelds higher truths of life.
And theatre is art.