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'''Bayalāṭa''' ({{lang-kan|ಬಯಲಾಟ}}, or '''Bayalāṭada''' {{lang|kn|ಬಯಲಾಟದ}}) is a generic term for all open air theatre form, including form of [[Yakshagana]] found in southern [[India]]n region of [[Karnataka]].<ref>''Kannada Theatre History:1850-1950, a Sourcebook''. by Akṣara Ke. Vi, B. R. Venkataramana Aithala, Deepa Ganesh. Manipal Universal Press, 2018. {{ISBN|9382460845}}. pp 33-34.</ref><ref>The Mask and the Message<br />
By Ke Chinnappa Gauḍa · Madipu Prakashana, 2005. pp. 76</ref> It features stories from [[Indian epic poetry]] and the [[Puranas]] rendered as dance and drama. ''Bayalāṭa'' means ''open theater drama'' and marks the end of harvest season The most popular theme for ''bayalāṭa'' is the story of [[Koti and Chennayya|Kōṭi and Cennayya]], which has deep-rooted significance for the people of [[Tulu Nadu]]. There are generally five types of Bayalayas – Dasarat, Sannata, Doddata, Parikatha, and Yakshanaga. Parijat and Yakshagana are narrated by single sutradhar while other three forms are performed in chorus of three-four, aided by Vidhushaka.<br />
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The [[Yakshagana]] stage is set before the village temple on a sandy beach or in open fields. A low platform about 16' 10 20' with [[bamboo]] poles at each corner [[garland]]ed with flowers, [[Plantain (cooking)|plantain]] and [[mango]] leaves, and roofed with matted [[Arecaceae|palm]] leaves. At sunset the sound of a ''[[chande]]'', a high pitched drum, announces forthcoming performances.<br />
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