Book released : Shree Shree Govindajeegi Maharas Seireng
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2013:
A book Shree Shree Govindajeegi Maharas Seireng authored by Arambam Tombinou Devi was released today at JN Manipur Dance Academy.
The book was published by Angom Ningthou Research and Documentation, Naoremthong.
The book release function was graced by Commissioner (Art and Culture) RK Nimai, JN Manipur Dance Academy Vice-Chairman Prof N Tombi and JN Dance Academy Director L Upendro as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking at the function, RK Nimai said that Manipur Ras is not simply just a dance form but more of a ritual to reach out to god.
Ras inculcates aesthetic values to mankind, he remarked while highlighting the need for translation of such books in English so that people of different countries can understand and learn about Manipuri culture.