Traditionally, Rajasthan has shared a rich heritage of puppetry. Still in some parts of Rajasthan, the Ramayana and Mahabarata epics are communicated through puppetry. Today, puppeteer's travel from one village to another to communicate meaningful messages to educate people and create general awareness.
The dancing dolls present a life full of colour and fun but the lives of their masters lack the sheen. The traditional puppeteers are leading a hand-to-mouth existence due to the declining patronage of the once-popular art form, which can be used to entertain and educate both children and adults.
