MANIPURI DANCE

It is an ancient classical dance that originated in the Northeast state of Manipur.
The earliest form of dance in Manipur is Lai Haraoba which forms the basis of all dances.
Lai haraoba is a festival that means the merry-making of God. It has roots in Manipur’s pre-Vaishnava era.
The central theme of the dance is the love story of Krishna and Radha.
The Manipuri culture is a combination of both Indian and South-Eastern cultures.
The chief instrument used in this are drum and flute for this dance.

The theme in Manipuri dances

The majority of the themes are influenced by Vaishnava’s theme of Hinduism.
There are also themes related to Shaivism, Shaktism and regional deities.
In the tandava style, Krishna, Shakti, or Shiva are portrayed as warriors.

Three styles of Manipuri Ras Leela:

Tal Rasak-accompanied by clapping.
Danda Rasak- drums are beaten with two sticks while the position of the dancer creates the geometric pattern.
Mandal Rasak –the character of Krishna is at the centre whereas the gopis surrounding him.

Famous Manipuri Dancers: Yumlembham Gambhini Devi, Guru Bipin Shina, Nirmala Mehta, etc.

Source: The Hindu

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