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Classical Manipuri dance
(Manipuri dance)
Republic of Armenia, depicting the "Manipuri dance"
Native nameMeitei: Meitei Jagoi, lit.'Meitei dance'
GenreIndian classical dance genre, Jagoi
Inventor
Yeartime immemorial
Origin
Meitei civilization
Sankirtana, ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur
CountryIndia
Reference00843
RegionManipur, Northeast India
Inscription history
Inscription2013

The Classical Manipuri dance, also known as the Manipuri classical dance, formally known as the Manipuri dance (

Meitei civilization
. Besides the recognition by the
Manipuri Sankirtana) is recognised as UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage
(ICH) in 2013.

Historical and mythological origins

Manipuri Raas Leela

Sankirtana

Thang-Ta

Patronage and development

Manipuri Raas Leela

Sankirtana

Thang-Ta

Musical instruments

In religious aspects

Manipuri Raas Leela

Sankirtana

Thang-Ta

Costumes

Manipuri Raas Leela

Sankirtana

Thang-Ta

Notable institutions

Manipuri Raas Leela

Sankirtana

Thang-Ta

Notable artists

Manipuri Raas Leela

Sankirtana

Thang-Ta

In popular culture

See also

Notes

  1. Rajarshi Bhagyachandra
  2. Pakhangba
  3. ^ "Manipuri dance" is the name officially used by both the Sangeet Natak Akademi as well as the Ministry of Culture (India).
  4. Manipuri Raas Leela
    .

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