Kathas · Histories · Field notes
Stories behind the shows.
Every production in our repertoire stands on a story India has told for centuries. These pages tell those stories properly — the kathas, the traditions they come from, and how they reach our stage.
2 July 2026
जयपुर में रामलीला
Ramlila in Jaipur: where to watch the Ramayan performed live
What Ramlila is, how Rajasthan performs it, and where to watch the Ramayan live in Jaipur — including Bhavya Kavikala Arts' 60-artist stage production.
2 July 2026
नानी बाई का मायरा
Nani Bai Ka Mayra: the katha of Narsi Mehta's miracle
The traditional katha of Narsi Mehta and Nani Bai Ka Mayra — why Krishna himself filled a poor saint's wedding gift — and how it is staged live today.
2 July 2026
खाटू श्याम की कथा
Khatu Shyam Katha: the story of Barbarika, who gave his head
The katha of Barbarika — the warrior who gave Krishna his head and became Khatu Shyam, refuge of the defeated — and how Rajasthan worships and stages him.
2 July 2026
What is devotional theatre? Meaning, history, examples
A clear definition of devotional theatre, its history from Ramlila and Raslila to Parsi theatre, and how it differs from secular drama on stage today.
4 July 2026
Evening cultural experiences in Jaipur: where devotional theatre fits
An honest guide to Jaipur evenings — Chokhi Dhani, the Amber Fort sound-and-light show, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Raj Mandir — and where devotional theatre fits in.