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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Pittala Dora''' is a storyteller that visits cities during [[Navaratri|Dasara]] in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]] to entertain people through their comedy.<br />
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== Background ==<br />
The origin of Pittala Doras is unknown. Pittala Doras come from agricultural backgrounds and visit cities to make money. Pittala Doras dress in khakhi clad with a [[pith helmet|pith hat]] similar to the policeman during the British times. They also carry a wooden stick, defunct rifle or a toy, which has earned them the name '''Thupaki Ramudu'''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/telangana/folk-art-form-of-pittala-dora-on-the-verge-of-extinct-in-ap-and-telangana|title=Folk art form of ‘Pittala Dora’ on the verge of extinct in AP and Telangana|work=[[Asianet News]]|access-date=10 November 2024}}</ref> To entertain the audience, they tell stories, lies, brag and make false promises. The tradition of Pittala Doras is passed on from generation to generation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tv9telugu.com/videos/viral/folk-art-form-of-pittala-dora-still-going-in-khammam-telugu-news-video-1208038.html|title=వీడో పిట్టల దొర.. వినేవారుంటే గంటలు తరబడి కథలు చెబుతూనే ఉంటాడు.|language=te|work=[[TV9 Telugu]]|date=19 March 2024|access-date=10 November 2024}}</ref> They are known to be able to talk for long amounts of time without break.<br />
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With the advent of technology, the tradition of Pittala Doras is dying down; however, politicians are interested in reviving the tradition for campaigning.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyo.in/variety/telangana-folk-art-pitthala-dora-thuppaki-ramudu-jester-28222|title=Dressed to brag, tales taller than towers, and a life of lies: Welcome to the world of Pittala Doras|work=dailyo|last=Kotti|first=Rakesh|date=8 December 2018|access-date=10 November 2024}}</ref> Pittala Doras have been subject to criticism nowadays, with some people dubbing them as beggars, and they are mainly present during the [[Navaratri|Dasara]] festival times.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/pittala-doralus-fading-into-oblivion/article5232831.ece|title=‘Pittala Doralus’ fading into oblivion|first=G. V. R. Subba|last=Rao|location=Vijayawada|date=14 October 2013|access-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131017214351/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/pittala-doralus-fading-into-oblivion/article5232831.ece|archive-date=17 October 2013|url-access=subscription|work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The term ''pittala dora'' can also be used for someone who tells lies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2018/Dec/07/jagan-promises-75-quota-to-locals-in-pvt-companies-in-ap-1908381.html|title=YS Jagan Mohan Reddy promises 75 per cent quota to locals in private companies in Andhra Pradesh|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=7 December 2018|access-date=10 November 2024}}</ref> <br />
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== In popular culture ==<br />
[[Ali (actor)|Ali]] acted as a pittala dora in the namesake [[Pittala Dora (film)|1996 film]] directed by {{ill|Sana Yadireddy|te|సానా యాదిరెడ్డి}}, the editor of the ''Anveshana'' newspaper.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.zaminryot.com/pdf/1995/Jul/14-jul-1995.pdf|title= పిట్టల దొర|page=9|work=[[Zamin Ryot]] |language=te|trans-title=Pittala Dora|date=14 July 1995|access-date=11 November 2024}}</ref> He won the [[Nandi Special Jury Award]] for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008) |trans-title=A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008) |url=http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223135739/http://ipr.ap.nic.in/New_Links/Film.pdf |archive-date=23 February 2015 |access-date=11 November 2024 |publisher=[[Andhra Pradesh (magazine)|Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh]] |language=Telugu}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Culture of Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Indian traditions]]<br />
[[Category:Culture of Telangana]]</div>FranciscaFortney