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Sankirtan

Sankirtan is a form of narrative singing and dancing within the framework of Hindu rituals and ceremonies from Manipur. It is performed in a prescribed temple or courtyard area with audience seated according to set rules. Narratives are mostly drawn from legends of Krishna with every sequence of the recital symbolizing a certain aspect of divinity.

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Source IGNCA Inventory of ICH, Janapada Sampada Division, IGNCA

Contributed by Prarthana Borah, CEE Ahmedabad