Art And Culture Of Manipur
Manipur has a wide collection of notable art and cultural displays. Performing Arts Thang Ta Thang Ta is a martial art form of Manipur, existing since time immemorial. The art is associated with swords and spears. For defence, a shield is mostly used. Manipuri Raas Leela Manipuri Raas Leela is the classical dance of Indian state of Manipur, with its main theme being devotion to god Krishna. It depicts the Raslila pastime of Krishna with Radha and gopis. Lai Haraoba Lai Haraoba is the traditional religious festival, celebrated in regards to the holy sacred groves Umang Lai of the state. Shumang Kumhei Shumang Kumhei is a traditional form of theater, originated in the state. four open air form, with a 13×13 sq. ft. of area. Literature Meitei literature has its earliest roots of existence dating back to around 11th century AD. The ancient Manipuri literary works are done in Puya (Meitei texts) written in Meitei script. Some of the prominent writers of Meitei literatu ...
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Manipur
Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanmar, Sagaing Region to the east and Chin State to the south. The state covers an area of . Manipur has been at the crossroads of Asian economic and cultural exchange for more than 2,500 years. It connects the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia to Southeast Asia, East Asia, Siberia, regions in the Arctic, Micronesia and Polynesia enabling migration of people, cultures and religions. During the days of the British Indian Empire, the Kingdom of Manipur was one of the princely states. Between 1917 and 1939, some people of Manipur pressed the princely rulers for democracy. By the late 1930s, the princely state of Manipur negotiated with the British administration its preference to continue to be part of the Indian Empire, rather than part of B ...
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