Question

Which one is the classical dance of Manipur?
1. Raas Leela
2. Bihu
3. Jhumur Dance
4. Sattriya Dance

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Raas Leela

The correct answer is Raas Leela.

• The Raas Leela is an important part of the traditional Manipuri culture.
• When the dancers perform the Raas Leela, it symbolizes the spiritual love for Lord Krishna. It is one of the most important parts of Manipuri classical Indian dance.
• The Raas Leela was first started as a dance form in 1779 by Ningthou Ching-Thang Khomba, also known as Rajarshi Bhagya Chandra, an 18th-century Meitei monarch.  
• The Manipuri Raas Leela are of five kinds: Vasanta Raas - performed during the full moon of March-April; Maha Raas - only performed on the full moon period of November-December; Nitya Raas; Kunja Raas and; Diba Raas - to be performed only during the day. 

Folk Dances	State
Bihu	Assam
Jhumur Dance	Assam
Sattriya Dance	Assam