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S., a 35-year-old folk artist from Elavudai village, Dharmapuri. Saqqan recalls how some Nagaswaram artists forced begging while being crushed by poverty. Now there is a glimpse of hope with Pol on the way. They are getting calls to perform.

He runs a troupe of around 20 artists who can thrill their audiences with performances in Nagaswaram, Thavil, Parai, Oilattam, Karkam and Poikkal Koothirai Aattam.

“So far, two parties have invited us to perform in Chennai. In the past, we staged Veethi Nadkam On topics such as breast cancer, tuberculosis, rainwater harvesting and even awareness on the importance of preserving tourist spots (street plays). Recently, the government asked him to demonstrate on the importance of voting.

“We [normally] Work is available five or six months a year; We earn for six months, we have to keep going for the rest of the year.

57-year-old R. Kaleleshwaran, an art and litterateur professor, enlists artists to train his students in folk arts. He says it has been a challenging time for artists. He said, “Election is a starting point for him to get an opportunity.” Temples would then be expected to be called to perform during the Tamil month. etc And other festivals this year, “he says. And it’s not just about the opportunities; there are other challenges.” Sometimes, middlemen halved their remuneration; if they went to another district to perform , Sometimes they are not given accommodation, and female artists feel uneasy with the comments passed. It’s a life full of crises, yet they struggle tirelessly, “he says.

Folk artist, A Arokia Marie, says the government should give them the opportunity throughout the year to help preserve art forms. “If you want to promote a specific cause, story and art is a powerful way to do it. We have changed many districts. She says we have to give a chance.