📄 Abstract
The Raas Dance of Manipur occupies a unique place within India’s sacred performing arts, embodying a synthesis of spiritual discipline and the aesthetic experience of divine love. Within the classical tradition, the Govindaji Raas Dance is regarded as an exceptionally refined artistic form through which profound spiritual concepts are communicated. Believed to embody the eternal divine love of Radha and Krishna, the Raas Dance conveys subtle philosophical meanings through intricate movement, gesture, and musical expression. The tradition attained a transformative dimension during the reign of King Bhagyachandra, whose visionary contributions shaped the structural, choreographic, and ritual foundations of the Raas Leela. The present article explores the historical evolution, ritual procedures, musical-literary sources, aesthetic principles, and spiritual foundations of the Raas Dance performed at Shree Shree Govindaji Temple. Special attention is given to the Bhangi Pareng Achouba of Maha Raas, its spiritual significance, and its place within the broader context of Manipuri Vaishnava devotional culture.
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📚 How to Cite:
Laimayum Gaitri Sharma, Prof. Rajkumari Sujata Devi, Laimayum Subhadra Devi , ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE ON THE RAAS DANCE OF SHREE SHREE GOVINDAJI , Volume 11 , Issue 12, December 2025, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) , Pages: 39 - 42 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra25136