Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Konkan's 800-Year-Old Folk Theatre Dashavtar Debuts in Pune
Imagine a very old type of play from a place called Konkan, which is like a big storytelling show.
This play is called Dashavtar and it's about 800 years old!
It tells stories about ten special forms of a god named Vishnu, using singing, dancing, and colorful costumes and masks.
Normally, these plays happen in villages after dinner.
Now, for the first time, people in Pune can see this special play.
A famous artist named Dada Rane Konaskar and his group will perform it.
They hope that by showing this play, people will learn more about their culture and old stories.
It's like a fun and colorful way to teach new generations about traditions and also about being good people.
Dashavtar, an 800-year-old folk theatre form from Konkan, will be performed in Pune for the first time.
The performance features renowned artist Dada Rane Konaskar and his troupe at the Pune International Centre on November 8.
Dashavtar dramatizes the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu through storytelling, music, dance, and dialogue, known for its striking makeup, masks, and costumes.
The event is part of a three-day Dasavatari Mahotsav being held from November 7 to 9.
The aim is to showcase Konkan's culture and mythology to a new generation and promote social enlightenment.
- Who
- Dada Rane Konaskar and his troupe, organized by Urbanly Media in association with Siddharth Menon.
- What
- The first-ever performance of Dashavtar, an 800-year-old folk theatre tradition from Konkan, dramatizing the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu.
- When
- November 8 at 7 PM, as part of a three-day festival from November 7 to 9.
- Where
- Pune International Centre (PIC) in Pune.
- Why
- To introduce Pune audiences to the rich cultural heritage of Konkan's folk theatre, mythology, and tradition, and to provide social enlightenment.
- Event Name
- Dasavatari Mahotsav
- Art Form
- Dashavtar (Folk Theatre)
- Origin
- Konkan Region, Maharashtra
- Age of Art Form
- Approx. 800 years
- Featured Artist
- Dada Rane Konaskar and troupe
- Dates
- November 7-9
- Pune Performance Date & Time
- November 8, 7 PM
- Venue
- Pune International Centre (PIC)