Lianda's new dance drama "Bhagirathi Ganga" presented
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, July 01 2017: "Bharathi Ganga" a new dance drama based on Mahakavi Vyas's 81st Adhyay – Banprava of Mahabharata was presented on June 26 at the auditorium of Progressive Artiste Laboratory (PAL), located at Lamboi khongnangkhong, Imphal by Lianda Folk and Classical Dance Academy, Imphal .

The new production dance drama is choreographed by A Raseswori Devi, founder of the Lianda Folk and Classical Academy and is directed by L Shanti Meitei, a senior artist and teacher of the Academy .

The dance drama is based on the story of king Sagar of Eskshaku dynasty, who prided himself for the Ashmeda Yagya performed by him where a yagya horse was sent to many countries guarded by his strong 6000 sons that had conquered many countries.

In order to decrease the king's pride, the Gods and Goddesses of heaven sent Kapil, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu to steal the Yagya horse and to reduce his 6000 sons to ashes.

After many attempts by several descendents of king Sagar, Bhaghirath, a grand descendent of king Sagar finally brought down Ganga to earth for the salvation of 6000 grand ancestors of king Sagar.

The message of the dance drama is that one needs sincerity and honesty to perform good deeds.

The dance drama was performed by 11 main and 9 chorus artistes.

The dance drama is penned by T Dijamani Sharma and music is composed by N Tiken Singh.

Lianda's new production "Bhagirathi Ganga" is being produced with financial assistance of Ministry of Culture, Govt of India .

Lianda Folk and Classical Academy has showcased several forms of Manipuri Classical and Folk dances at many national and international stages like Khajuraho Festival, Lok Tarang Festival, Octave Festival, International Cultural Mart, Indian Cultural Evening at Mandalay, Surin International Festival of Folklore, Congo Folk Festival, etc.

The release function was graced by Padmashree S Thanil Singh and State Awardee and NEZCC Member N Tiken Singh as Chief Guest and President respectively .

The performance was also witnessed by Gurus, artistes, students of several cultural institutions and art lovers of the state.

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