RECLAIMING A MARGINALIZED TRADITION: THE CLASSICAL STATUS OF MANIPURI NATA SANKIRTANA

N. Amarjit  Singha; Dr. Y Urmila  Leima

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i8s.2026.7275

RECLAIMING A MARGINALIZED TRADITION: THE CLASSICAL STATUS OF MANIPURI NATA SANKIRTANA

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Dr. N. Amarjit Singha Professor, Department of Manipuri, Rabindranath Tagore University, Hojai, Assam, India
Dr. Y Urmila Leima Research Scholar, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i8s.2026.7275

Keywords:

Manipur, Music, Raaga, Sankirtana, Taal

Abstract [English]

Manipuri Nata Sankirtana is a significant form of devotional music and dance originating from the state of Manipur in north eastern India. It holds a prominent place in the religious and cultural life of the Manipuri people. It is a combination of music, dance and recitation performed as part of religious and cultural rituals, primarily associated with Vaishnavism. Sankirtan in Manipuri society is an ancient tradition and its form and practice reflect the rich spiritual heritage of the region. In this article, we will highlight the Manipuri Sankirtan and its similarities with other Indian classical music. Although Manipuri Nata Sankirtana is based on the Indian music system and it is still not recognized as classical music.

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2026-05-04

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Singha, N. A. ., & Leima, D. Y. U. . (2026). RECLAIMING A MARGINALIZED TRADITION: THE CLASSICAL STATUS OF MANIPURI NATA SANKIRTANA. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 7(8s), 59–65. https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i8s.2026.7275

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Vol. 7 No. 8s (2026): VISUAL CULTURE, PERFORMING ARTS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE (IN PRESS)

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