Pandavani is a popular form of narration of the epic Mahabharata, focusing on particular episodes for elaboration. The narrator sings the story and enters into religious discourse addressed to the audience, using mime and dance movements. Two or three musicians accompany the main performer. They sing the refrain of the songs, comment on the narration and ask questions to emphasize focal parts of the discourse, enhancing the dramatic character of the performance. A Pandavani artist can improvise on a theme or episodes for hours. The musical instruments accompanying the artist are the Tabla and cymbals called Manjira. Traditionally, Pandavani was performed only by men. Since around the 1980s, women have also entered the field.
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