GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -manipuri, one of the six classical dance styles of India, the others being bharata natyam, kathak, kathakali, kuchipudi, and odissi. It is indigenous to Manipur and is characterized by a variety of forms that are linked to folk tradition and ritual.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Manipuri Dance, also referred to as the Manipuri Raas Leela (Meitei: Jagoi Raas, Raas Jagoi), is a jagoi and is one of the eight major Indian classical dance forms, originating from the state of Manipur.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans. India has eight primary classical dance forms, of which the Manipuri Dance or the Manipuri Raas Leela is one. The Manipuri dance portrays the dance of the heavenly love of Lord Krishna with Radha, known as the Raas Leela. Ans: The primary forms of the Manipuri dance are the Jagoi, Cholom, Thang-Ta and Raas Leela.

Detailed explanation-4: -Kathak and Bharatnatyam are two classical dance forms of India.