The tradition of the arena is that of a Chaturasra form, depicted by four staffs, erected in four corners, with as many torch lamps attached to them, made of Bhalaitee wooden sticks, while a big bonfire is lit near the Dhol and its ensemble. Lately, of course, there are kerosene oil torches as well as gas lamps and even electric bulbs, have invaded the arena. The Akhada or the arena is a forbidden place for the audience to enter and a string is tied round the four corners of the staffs, to indicate this, symbolically. This article is a stub. You can enrich by adding more information to it. Send your Write Up to content@indianetzone.com |