Rasa Leela
The Ras Lila, the
epitome of Manipuri classical dance is inter-woven through the celestial and
eternal love of Radha and Krishna as has been described in the Hindu scriptures
and reveals the sublime and transcendental love of Krishna and Radha...
Gostha Liila
(Rakhual)
The "Rakhual"(
sometimes called as Gusthalila ) Dance is a group dance performed by a group of
boys, wearing colorful dresses and ornaments.. The theme of the dance that is
described in the Mahabharata where Lord Krishna dances with his mates. Sri
Krishna's game...
Khubak Ishei
During the month of
Aashar The Manipuris observe Rath Jatra (Drawing of car of Lord Jagannatha) on
the model of Puri festival. According to Manipuri tradition every temple in
every place will observe it with great supports of peoples who contributes
their mite to its success. It has a 9-day program of devotional music and
dances followed by the free distribution of Khichuri's, a dish made of rice and
beans...
Khamba Thoibi
Khamba-Thoibi is duet
dance which is performed either a part of Lai- Harouba or independently. This
dance typically represents the Tandava and Lsya aspects of Laiharouba
movements. In the Khamba -Thoibi tells the story of Khamba, a poor brave lad of
khumal clan who fell in love with Thoibi, a princess of Morang...
Pala Kirtana
Vaishnava Pala Kirtana
using Dhak and Kartal became most popular factor in Manipuri fine arts. The
dance is otherwise known as Kartal Cholom or Cymbal Dance is a characteristic
of the Manipuri style of dance and music. The initial movements of this dance
are soft and serene , gradually gathering momentum. It is a group performance
of male partners, using cymbals and wearing snow white ball-shaped large
turbans...
Pung Cholom
Pung Cholom ( also known
as The Mridanga Dance or Dhumel or Dram dance), is a combination of sound and
movement, In 1850 AD, king Chandra Keerti Singh added some compositions and was
instrumental in introducing 64 pung dance or drum dances...
Thabol Chongba
The most beautiful and
seductive dance of the Manipuri Meitheis is Thabol Chongba. Thabol Chongba
literally means moon light jump. The youth of the village flock together in
hundreds...
Maibi Dance
During the festival of
Lai-Haraoba which is an annual ritual festival of the Meitei Manipuris, the
inhabitants of the valley of Manipur, the Maibis, the priestesses considered to
be spiritual mediums, trace through their dances the whole concept of cosmogony
of the Meitei people...
