Puppet Show (Kathputli)

Kathputli (Wooden Doll) puppetry is the most popular folk art of Rajasthan. You can catch a show at many hotels, restaurants like Chokhi Dhani, or sometimes even on the streets.

The puppeteers recount folk tales of heroes and romance through the string puppets, accompanied by whistling and drumming. It is colorful, lively, and amazing to see the dexterity of the artists.

It helps keep an ancient oral tradition alive.