This shadow puppet shows Lakshmana cutting off Shurpanakha’s nose. It is a scene puppet and not a character puppet from the Hindu epic, Ramayana. This type of shadow puppetry is also known as Tholubomalattam.Shadow puppetry is an art form that is popular in South India and encompasses both visual and performing arts. The divine character puppets were believed to have a spirit potent enough to be appeased.
