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This paper explores the emerging phenomenon of "Tamasha" collections within the Internet Archive (Archive.org), positing that this migration represents a significant shift in the preservation and accessibility of South Asian intangible cultural heritage. Traditionally confined to ephemeral live performances and deteriorating physical media, the "Tamasha"—a traditional form of Marathi folk theatre and entertainment—is experiencing a digital renaissance. By analyzing the structure, user interaction, and content of these "new" archival uploads, this study highlights how the Internet Archive functions not merely as a repository, but as an active agent in the democratization of cultural memory, rescuing marginalized art forms from obsolescence.

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: Many of these materials, especially the folk theater recordings, are often inaccessible in physical libraries, particularly in rural India. Cultural Preservation

It analyzes how this discourse impacts modern historiography and institutionalized regulation. 2. Digital Preservation: Tamasha Theatre (UK)