JNMDA to present cultural shows in Rajasthan, UP
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 04 2024: An 18-member cultural troupe of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal led by Th Parul Devi, Junior Production Assistant, left Imphal on Thursday for the "Meera Mahotsav" at Merta, Rajasthan.

According to a release issued by JNMDA, the troupe will be performing the "Meera" dance-drama on October 5, as part of the grand celebration.

Sponsored by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, this cultural presentation highlights the rich artistic heritage of Manipur.

The troupe is expected to return to Imphal on October 7.Meanwhile, the JNMDA in collaboration with Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Cultural Foundation, Thouda Bhabok Leikai, is organising a "3-Day Festival of Raas Leela" in Uttar Pradesh from October 6 to 9, 2024, to commemorate the 226th Death Anniversary of Rajarshi Bhagyachandra.

The festival will be held at Ayodhya on October 6, Radha Kund on October 8 and Vrindavan on October 9.The festival's inaugural function on October 6 in Ayodhya will be graced by Lakshman Prashad Acharya, Governor of Manipur and Chairman of JNMDA, alongside guests from the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.

Another cultural troupe, consisting of 36 members including gurus, students and artists led by W Jikendrajit Singh, Programme Officer, JNMDA, left Imphal on October 4 to participate in this event.

The troupe is expected to return to Imphal on October 10 .

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