Manipur: December 4 declared as Sankirtan Day

Guwahati: In an effort to recognize the state’s significant contribution to the international arena of cultural heritages, the Manipur government has declared December 4 as ‘Sankirtana Day.’

According to officials, the Vaishnava population inhabiting the plains of Manipur practices Sankirtana to a great extent.

Sankirtana is also listed in the Sangeet Natak Akademi’s National Inventory.

The ceremonial dance and music genre was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013.

Sankirtana customs revolve around the temple, where singers and dancers use song and dance to recount Krishna’s life and activities.

“Sankirtana practices centre on the temple, where performers narrate the lives and deeds of Krishna through song and dance. In a typical performance, two drummers and about ten singer-dancers perform in a hall or domestic courtyard encircled by seated devotees. The dignity and flow of aesthetic and religious energy is unparalleled, moving audience members to tears and frequently to prostrate themselves before the performers.” – asserted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) official website.

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