This article is about the dance forms of different ethnic groups of Manipur. For the dances of Meitei culture, see Jagoi. For Indian classical dance of the Meitei Hindus, see Manipuri Raas Leela.
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Leima Jagoi, a Manipuri folk dance
There are many different dance styles from Manipur, a state in northeastern India bordering with Myanmar (Burma), Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram.[1][2] Manipuri dances encompasses both classical and folk dance forms. The Raas Leela is one of the major Indian classical dance forms. The folk dance forms are mainly attributed to ancient Meitei deities such as Umang Lai and performed during Lai Haraoba, and also the dances of the different tribal communities of Manipur.[3][4]
The Manipuri dance, in general, is a team performance, with its own unique costumes, aesthetics, conventions and repertoire.[5] Manipuri dance is a religious art and its aim is the expression of spiritual values. Aspects of this performance art is celebrated during festivals and major rites of passage such as weddings among the Manipuri people, particularly in the ethnic majority of Meitei people.[3][6]
There are numerous dance forms of Manipur, comprising both classical and folk dances of the different communities residing in the state. Some of them are provided below.
^James G. Lochtefeld (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M. The Rosen Publishing Group. pp. 420–421. ISBN 978-0-8239-3179-8.
^Reginald Massey 2004, pp. 177–187.
^ abReginald Massey 2004, pp. 177–180.
^Saroj Nalini Parratt (1997). The pleasing of the gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishers. pp. 14–20, 42–46. ISBN 9788125904168.
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