Thang Ta is a martial art form of Manipur, existing since time immemorial. The art is associated with swords and spears. For defence, a shield is mostly used.
^James G. Lochtefeld (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M. The Rosen Publishing Group. pp. 420–421. ISBN978-0-8239-3179-8.
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Manipur Government Website
November 21, 2023
culture, manipur, manipur, wide, collection, notable, cultural, displays, contents, arts, manipur, state, thang, manipuri, raas, leela, haraoba, shumang, kumhei, literature, indigenous, religion, folklore, folk, dances, festivals, sports, also, references, ext. Manipur has a wide collection of notable art and cultural displays Contents 1 Arts of Manipur State 1 1 Thang Ta 1 2 Manipuri Raas Leela 1 3 Lai Haraoba 1 4 Shumang Kumhei 2 Literature 3 Indigenous Religion 4 Folklore 4 1 Folk dances 5 Festivals 6 Sports 7 See also 8 References 9 External linksArts of Manipur State editThang Ta edit Thang Ta is a martial art form of Manipur existing since time immemorial The art is associated with swords and spears For defence a shield is mostly used Manipuri Raas Leela edit nbsp Manippuri danceManipuri Raas Leela is the classical dance of Indian state of Manipur with its main theme being devotion to god Krishna It depicts the Raslila pastime of Krishna with Radha and gopis 1 Lai Haraoba edit Lai Haraoba is the traditional religious festival celebrated in regards to the holy sacred groves Umang Lai of the state Shumang Kumhei edit Shumang Kumhei is a traditional form of theater originated in the state four open air form with a 13 13 sq ft of area Literature editMeitei literature has its earliest roots of existence dating back to around 11th century AD citation needed The ancient Manipuri literary works are done in Puya Meitei texts written in Meitei script Some of the prominent writers of Meitei literature are M K Binodini Devi Khwairakpam Chaoba nbsp A Meitei PuYaIndigenous Religion editManipur is the home to the ancient indigenous religion of Sanamahism a Polytheism of thousands of deities citation needed nbsp Pakhangba the dragon Lord of Manipur nbsp A pair of Kanglasha dragons at Kangla Palace ManipurFolklore editFolk dances edit Khamba Thoibi Dance Thabal chongba Dance Festivals editSeveral ethnic groups in the state celebrates various festivals throughout the year A few of them are Lai Haraoba Cheiraoba Yaosang Ningol Chakouba Panthoibi Iratpa Imoinu Iratpa Mera Hou Chongba Mera Chaorel Houba Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba Kwaak Taanba Heikru Hidongba Gaan NgaiSports editForms of indigenous sports are Yubi Lakpi Mukna Khong kangjeiSee also editArt forms of Manipur Meitei mythology Tourist attractions in ManipurReferences edit James G Lochtefeld 2002 The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism A M The Rosen Publishing Group pp 420 421 ISBN 978 0 8239 3179 8 External links editManipur Government Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Art and culture of Manipur amp oldid 1185661754, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
