Manipuri handloom

Manipur

Manipuri Raas (Jagoi Raas)ꯖꯒꯣꯏ ꯔꯥꯁ

The classical devotional dance-drama of Manipur — a retelling of the Ras Lila of Radha and Krishna, codified in the 18th century by King Bhagyachandra, with the distinctive cylindrical women's costume and the small swaying steps.

Manipur

Lai Haraobaꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯔꯥꯎꯕ

The pre-Hindu Meitei creation-dance-festival of Manipur — performed between February and May to honour the Umang Lai (the sacred grove deities), with ritual dance and music of the Maiba and Maibi (the priest-dancers).

Manipur

Pung Cholomꯄꯨꯡ ꯆꯣꯂꯣꯝ

The classical drum-dance of Manipur — the 'roar of the drum' performed by men and women playing the pung (the barrel hand-drum) while dancing, as a prelude to the Manipuri Raas.