'Kurmaghar', a complete rural drama, will be performed at Zadipatti Theatre
Tina urade playing role of tribal woman in drama Adivasi Gramin Sahitya bahuddeshiya Sanskrutik shikshan Mandal, a social organization headed by social activist and stage artist Rahul Pendharkar is going to stage a drama show on the age-old tribal practice of ‘Kurma Ghar’ (hut constructed outside the village for the stay of women during their periods) to create public awareness among the tribal community. Adivasis are nature worshippers. They spend their life in closeness with the nature. Their traditional customs and rituals continue till this day. However, some of their customs and traditions are also superstitious. Kurma Ghar is one of such practice which is being observed even today. ‘Kurma-Ghar’ is a small hut built with a thatched roof and surrounding walls of bamboo, grass and mud. In Kurma Ghar, menstruating women have to stay for five days. Be it the scorching summer, bitter cold or heavy rain. At that time, due to the water leaking from the roof of the hut, the mud formed in ...