MANIPURI RAAS LEELA: THE REMARKABLE MANIPURI CLASSICAL DANCE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i6.2024.1586Keywords:
Raas Leela, Nata Sankirtana, VaishnavismAbstract [English]
Manipur is renowned for its cultural heritage, particularly in dance i.e., Manipuri Raas Leela, Pung Cholom, Lai Haraoba, Khamba Thoibi etc. Manipuri Raas Leela, the classical dance form is deeply rooted in the Vaishnavite tradition, depicting the love story of Shrimati Radhika and Lord Shri Krishna. It combines graceful movements, lyrical music and expressive gestures. Pung Cholom knew as the drum dance, this performance features dancers playing pung while performing acrobatic and vigorous movements. It is often performed during religious and cultural festivals. Lai Haraoba ia an ancient ritualistic dance celebrating the creation of the universe. It involves intricate movements and is performed in honor of traditional deities called Umang Lai. Khamba Thoibi, a popular folk dance depicting the legendary love story of Khamba and Thoibi, characters from the ancient Moirang folklore. It involves synchronized movements and is often performed during the Lai Haraoba festival. These dance forms reflect the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of Manipur, blending storytelling, music and intricate choreography. This paper is showcase about the Raas Leela of Manipur.
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