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Which traditional Indian folk theatre form from Karnataka is known for its elaborate costumes, vibrant makeup, and performances based on the Ramayana, Mahabharata or local folklore?

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Yakshagana

India has many regional folk theatre forms, each tied to a particular state and style.

Step 1 — Yakshagana is the traditional dance-drama of coastal and Malnad Karnataka. It combines dance, music (the bhagavata sings the narrative), dialogue, and very elaborate costumes, large headgear and bold makeup.

Step 2 — Its stories come mainly from the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, the Bhagavata and local legends, matching every clue in the stem.

Step 3 — Nautanki is a folk theatre of Uttar Pradesh and north India, known for its songs and drum music. Tamasha is a folk theatre of Maharashtra with lavani songs. Tholu Bommalata is the leather shadow-puppet theatre of Andhra Pradesh, performed with puppets rather than costumed actors.

Yakshagana option is correct.

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