Lai Haraoba

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Dance forms

The following are the dance forms included in the sacred festival of Lai Haraoba.

C

Chukpharon Jagoi

K

Khamba Thoibi Jagoi

L

M

Maibi Jagoi

P

Panthoibi Jagoi

T

Thougal Jagoi

Gallery

Lai Haraoba Media

Laiching Jagoi, a ritualistic dance performed by Maibis (local girls and youths)during the Lai Haraoba festival
Lai Lamthokpa or outing of the gods is organised during the Lai Haraoba festival
Thougal Jagoi, a dance performed during the Lai Haraoba festival
Plate 10-2 Folk-Lore, vol. 24
The pena, a musical instrument used in the festival

Related pages

Lam Lai

References

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[1] "Lai Haraoba Rituals and Dances".

[2] "Lai Haraoba Festival of Manipur, History of the Lai Haraoba Festival – India-tours".

[3] "Cultural Significance of the Lai Haraoba".

[4] "Vajiram IAS App for UPSC Aspirants".

[5] "How Manipur's Festivals & Traditions Are Intrinsically Linked to its Sporting Heritage". 22 May 2017.

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