Khamba Thoibi Jagoi
Khamba Thoibi Jagoi (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ) (Khamba Thoibi Dance) is a folk dance form, originated from the Ancient Moirang kingdom of Manipur.[1][2][3] It is performed by a male and a female participant, dedicated to Lord Thangjing, the presiding deity of Ancient Moirang.[1][2][3]
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Dancers performing the Khamba Thoibi Jagoi
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Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi performing the Khamba Thoibi Jagoi at the premise of the Ebudhou Thangjing Temple at the Lai Haraoba festival in Ancient Moirang.
The dance form is believed to be first performed by Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi, in the premise of the deity.[1][2][3]
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Women performing the dance form
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References
- "khamba Thoibi Folk Dance of Manipur". www.indianfolkdances.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- "Everything Experiential | Khamba Thoibi Dance". Everything Experiential. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- "Khamba Thaibi Dance". Indian Classical Folk & Tribal Dance. 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
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