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The Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET) in Mysuru, India, kicked off its National Puppetry Festival on December 19, 2025. The festival, organized in collaboration with Astikya Foundation, aims to celebrate, revive, and promote Indian puppetry through performances, workshops, and scholarly interactions. Prominent puppetry groups from across India are participating in the three-day event held at Hardwicke School. Senior theatre director Indira Nair inaugurated the festival, which includes a workshop running from December 16th to 20th. The festival will conclude with a valedictory ceremony on December 21st.

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National Puppetry Festival Opens in Mysuru, Aiming to Revive Traditional Art Form

MYSURU, INDIA – December 19, 2025 – The National Puppetry Festival, organized by the Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET) in collaboration with the Astikya Foundation, commenced today at Hardwicke School in Mysuru. Senior theatre director and actor Indira Nair inaugurated the three-day event, which aims to celebrate, revive, and promote the diverse heritage of Indian puppetry. Noted theatre personality Prasanna was also in attendance.

The festival features performances by prominent puppetry and storytelling teams from across India, including Burdwan The Puppeteers (West Bengal), Talking Turtles Storytellers (Hyderabad), Rangaputhali Puppeteers (Bengaluru), Sanchari Theatre (Bengaluru), Gagan and team (Bengaluru), and Pyooppatree (Kerala).

In addition to performances, the festival includes workshops and interactions with scholars in the field. A workshop began on December 16th and will run through December 20th.

The National Puppetry Festival will conclude with a valedictory ceremony on December 21st at 6 p.m. with philanthropist and industrialist R. Guru of N. Ranga Rao and Sons, Mysuru, participating as guest of honor.

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