JNMDA celebrates Rath Yatra
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 03 2025:
The Rath Yatra Festival, locally known as Kang, one of the most significant celebrations for the Meitei Vaishnavite community was observed with religious fervour today at the Mandop of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal.
Staff and students of the academy actively participated in the celebration which featured performances of 'Pung Cholom', 'Khubak Esheri', etc .
Speaking on the occasion, JNMDA Director, Pukhrambam Bilash said that the Rath Yatra Festival was organised by the academy as part of its calendar activities.
He also asserted that the festival was conducted with the aim to preserve & promote the culture and traditional arts forms of Manipur like 'Khubak Eshei' .