Ras Lila

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Ras Lila is a classical Manipuri dance-drama depicting the divine love of Krishna and Radha, performed with devotional music and graceful, circular movements.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Hindu devotional art
Manipuri classical dance form
classical dance-drama
religious performance
artFormType dance
music
theatre
associatedWith Bhakti movement NERFINISHED
Vaishnavism NERFINISHED
choreographicFeature circular patterns
group choreography
costumeFeature elaborate skirts
traditional Manipuri jewelry
white and saffron costumes
countryOfOrigin India
culturalSignificance important part of Manipuri cultural identity
major classical dance tradition of India
danceForm Manipuri dance NERFINISHED
depicts divine love of Krishna and Radha
episodes from the life of Krishna
hasMovementQuality circular group formations
restrained facial expressions
soft movements
hasMusic bhajan
devotional music
kirtan
hasStyle circular movements
graceful movements
instrument bamboo flute
kartal (cymbals)
pung (Manipuri drum)
mainDeity Krishna NERFINISHED
Radha NERFINISHED
narrativeSource Bhagavata Purana NERFINISHED
Krishna legends
originatesFrom Manipur NERFINISHED
performanceContext cultural festivals
religious festivals
temple festivals
performedBy trained Manipuri dancers
performedFor devotional audiences
purpose devotional worship
religious storytelling
region Northeast India
religion Hinduism
theme devotion
divine play
love
usesLanguage Manipuri language NERFINISHED
Sanskrit verses

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