Description:
A group of Manipuri children, dressed as "Lord Krishna" â a Hindu god, took part in a traditional dance as part of the colourful "Raas Leela" festival in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. The principal festival of the Manipuris, "Raas Leela" is a celebration of the divine love of Lord Krishna and the Goddess Radha who dance together in Hindu scripture. Bangladeshi Meitei and Bishnupriya Manipuri Community has been continued to observe this day every year as a grand religious festival. A celebration of the divine love of Radha and Krishna, "Raas Leela" is a colourful indigenous festival of Bangladesh. Manipuris have been celebrating this festival full day to full night on the 'Purnima Tithi' (full moon) in November every year according to the hindu lunar calendar. The celebration includes âRakhal Nrityaâ (dance of Sri Krishna and the cowherds), âKirtanâ, âNatpalaâ and âRaas Leelaâ (dance of Sri Krishna, Radha and the milk maids). Bangladesh.
Description:
A group of Manipuri children, dressed as "Lord Krishna" â a Hindu god, took part in a traditional dance as part of the colourful "Raas Leela" festival in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. The principal festival of the Manipuris, "Raas Leela" is a celebration of the divine love of Lord Krishna and the Goddess Radha who dance together in Hindu scripture. Bangladeshi Meitei and Bishnupriya Manipuri Community has been continued to observe this day every year as a grand religious festival. A celebration of the divine love of Radha and Krishna, "Raas Leela" is a colourful indigenous festival of Bangladesh. Manipuris have been celebrating this festival full day to full night on the 'Purnima Tithi' (full moon) in November every year according to the hindu lunar calendar. The celebration includes âRakhal Nrityaâ (dance of Sri Krishna and the cowherds), âKirtanâ, âNatpalaâ and âRaas Leelaâ (dance of Sri Krishna, Radha and the milk maids). Bangladesh.
Date Created:
2021-11-19 00:00:00
Author:
Joy Saha
City:
Moulvibazar
State:
Sylhet
Country:
Bangladesh
Headline:
Raas Leela Festival
Creditline:
Joy Saha
Copyright Notice:
Joy Saha/Majority World
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Image Description:
A group of Manipuri children, dressed as "Lord Krishna" – a Hindu god, took part in a traditional dance as part of the colourful "Raas Leela" festival in Moulvibazar, Bangladesh. The principal festival of the Manipuris, "Raas Leela" is a celebration of th