Manipuri Sankirtana, by E. Nilakanta SinghLibrary Artifacts
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If one does not take their time gazing through the endless movement of people and many concrete buildings standing atop what is colloquially called the “New Market”, a stretch of area adjacent to the popular MG Marg that constitutes a large pedestrian section and a one-way road for cars passing…
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A long time ago, ltbu-moo, Mother Creator, created Kongchen Kongchlo, i.e. Mount Khangchendzonga, the world's third highest mountain peak. To complement this glorious creation, she then created lakes and rivers. But something seemed amiss. Then, she created Fudongthing, the first man, and gave him…
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E. Nilakanta Singh writes about the different styles of Manipuri Sankirtana.
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This module elucidates the philosophy, text and performance of the Bauls and Fakirs of Bengal.
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Chhau is a martial art based dance or dance-drama forms of East India. There are three recognized styles of Chhau: Seraikella from the state of Jharakhand, Mayurbhanj from Orissa and Purulia from West Bengal as well as lesser known Kharsawan Chhau, which is awaiting appreciation from wider…
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