Tholu Bommalata is a traditional art form of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a type of shadow puppetry, in which puppets are made of leather and manipulated behind a screen to create the illusion of movement. The puppets are often brightly colored and depict characters from Hindu mythology or folktales. Tholu Bommalata is performed on a raised platform, and the audience sits on the ground in front of the screen. The performance is accompanied by music and singing.
The correct answer is: a) Shadow puppetry.
Option b) is incorrect because Tholu Bommalata is not a folk dance. It is a type of shadow puppetry.
Option c) is incorrect because Tholu Bommalata is not a street theater performance. It is a type of shadow puppetry that is performed on a raised platform.
Option d) is incorrect because Tholu Bommalata is not a musical storytelling tradition. It is a type of shadow puppetry that is accompanied by music and singing.