Art and culture of Manipur

Manipur has a wide collection of notable art and cultural displays.

Arts of Manipur State

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
Manippuri dance

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.[1]

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 literature are:

A Meitei PuYa

Indigenous Religion

Manipur is the home to the ancient indigenous religion of Sanamahism, a Polytheism of thousands of deities.


Pakhangba, the dragon Lord of Manipur
A pair of Kanglasha dragons at Kangla Palace, Manipur

Folklore

Folk dances

Festivals

Several ethnic groups in the state, celebrates various festivals throughout the year. A few of them are:

Sports

Forms of indigenous sports are:

See also

References
  1. James G. Lochtefeld (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M. The Rosen Publishing Group. pp. 420–421. ISBN 978-0-8239-3179-8.
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