Raas Leela festival begins at Mayang Imphal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 12 2018:
In connection with 220th death anniversary of Rajarshi Bhagyachandra, Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal has started a festival of Raas Leela at Radhamadhaba Mandap, Mayang Imphal Konchak, Imphal West from today.
The 5 days festival will continue on October l3, 14, 16 and 17.Deputy Speaker Manipur Legislative Assembly K Robindro Singh, Vice Chairman JNMDA Professor H Tomba attended the inaugural, ceremony as chief guest and president respectively.
The gurus and artistes of the academy presented Maha Raas at the event.
On October 13, Nabadwip Singh and party will perform Nata Sankritana, Pung by H Khamba Singh and party and Kunja Raas by Performing Artistes Centre, Imphal.
On October 14, Nabadwip Singh and his party will perform Nata Sankritana, Pung by S Manglem Singh and party and Vasanta Raas by Public Theatre, Nambol.
On October 16, Nata Sankritana will be performed by Kunjeshor Singh and party, Pung by Ch Basanta Singh and party while Nitya Raas will be performed by artistes of Sangeet Academy, Kakching.
On October 17, Th Haridas Singh and party will perform Nata Sankritana, Pung by Th Sanatomba Singh and party and Diba Raas by artistes of Government Dance College, Palace Compound, Imphal.