Dashavatara Theatre

Dashavatara is part of the folk theater in Maharashtra. The stories presented in these shows are based on the 10 incarnations of Vishnu namely Matsya, Koorma, Varaha, Narsimha, Wamana, Parashurama, Ram, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki.

This shows are presented in the regions of Konkan and Goa after harvesting season is over.The method of acting, make-up, costumes in Dashavtara shows is set by tradition.The show is mostly musical sometimes dialogues are used.

The origin of Marathi theatre cane be traced to Dashavatara tradition.