Puppet Show, also known as Bommalattam, is a typical folk dance performed in every village of
Tamil Nadu. It is held during many festivals and fairs.
A variety of puppets are used for this show, which are made of cloth, wood and leather. The puppets are controlled by strings or wires. The persons stand behind a screen and the puppets are held in front.
The themes of the shows depict from puranas, epics and folklores. Bommalattam hold both adults and children enchanted for many hours.
