Manipuri Raas Leela

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf classical dance form
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Vaishnavism
gptkbp:character gptkb:Krishna
gptkb:Gopis
gptkb:Radha
gptkbp:costume gptkb:jewelry
Kumil
decorated cylindrical skirt
transparent veil
gptkbp:country gptkb:India
gptkbp:danceType soft and graceful movements
gptkbp:distinctFrom Kathak Raas Leela
gptkbp:emphasizes bhakti (devotion)
gptkbp:festival gptkb:Raas_Mahotsav
gptkbp:firstPerformed 18th century
gptkbp:focusesOn spiritual love
gptkbp:genre classical Manipuri music
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Manipuri Raas Leela
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Bhagavata_Purana
gptkb:Gita_Govinda
gptkbp:language Manipuri
gptkbp:movement expressive hand gestures
circular patterns
gentle footwork
gptkbp:musicBy gptkb:Kartal_(cymbals)
gptkb:Pung_(drum)
vocals
gptkbp:notableContributor gptkb:Guru_Amubi_Singh
gptkb:Guru_Bipin_Singh
gptkbp:notablePlace open spaces
temple courtyards
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Manipur
gptkbp:patronage gptkb:King_Bhagyachandra
gptkbp:performedAt gptkb:Holi
gptkb:Janmashtami
gptkbp:performedBy female dancers
male dancers
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:Sangeet_Natak_Akademi
one of the eight classical dances of India
gptkbp:relatedTo Raslila (other Indian traditions)
gptkbp:religiousSignificance devotional offering
gptkbp:theme love of Radha and Krishna
life of Krishna
gptkbp:type Kunjaraas
Maharas
Basantaras
Dibaras
Nityaras
gptkbp:UNESCOStatus gptkb:Intangible_Cultural_Heritage_(proposed)
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Manipuri_Hindus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8