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	Asia Society -
		Manipur, located in the hills of northeast India, is a rich and unique culture.
		In the 20th century, Manipur and the surrounding areas came briefly to international attention during Vinegar Joe's construction of the five hundred mile Stilwell Road into Burma, and culminating in the Battle of Imphal, the biggest land defeat of the Japanese in World War II.
		Today Manipur is a state of India on the Burmese border, nestled in the Arakan Mountain Range-an arm of the Himalayas that run down from Eastern Tibet to the Bay of Bengal, dividing the South Asian subcontinent from the countries in Southeast Asia.
	www.asiasociety.org /pressroom/rel-ratan1.html (1478 words)

	Manipur Assessment - Year 2006
		Manipur’s share of civilian fatalities in the Northeast was 42 per cent, and 46 per cent of militant fatalities also came from this State.
		December 31: Manipur Inspector General of Police (Intelligence), T. Thangthuam, was killed along with a constable in an ambush by the PLA militants in the Bishnupur district.
		Kulachandra, Principal of the Manipur Institute of Technology, Takyelpat, at Mongsangei in the Imphal West district for refusing to meet an extortion demand of INR 500,000.
	www.satp.org /satporgtp/countries/india/states/manipur/index.html (2499 words)

	Music of Manipur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Manipur – Meghalaya – Mizoram – Nagaland – Orissa – Punjab – Rajasthan – Sikkim – Tamil Nadu – Tripura – Uttar Pradesh – Uttaranchal – West Bengal
		Some varieties of folk music from the area include the rural love songs khullong ishei, the rhythmic Lai Haraoba ishei, which contain lyrics with veiled references to erotic mysticism and pena ishei, which is accompanied by a pena, an instrument made from a bamboo rod and the shell of a gourd or coconut.
		Other songs include the religious thabal chongba, the classical nat music performed at various special occasions, the women's devotional napi pala songs, Gaur Padas, sung in praise of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and dhob, sung accompanied by the jhal, a large cymbal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Manipur (296 words)

	Crafts of North-East - Introduction - MANIPUR
		Manipur is the land of rich valleys surrounded by beautiful hills and lakes, a land of gentle people full of laughter and joy.
		In Manipur natural habitat growing in soil or on trees and shrubs, spreading their beauty and colour, stunning the eye that is not used to seeing them in such profusion.
		Manipur is a place where different waves of races and culture met through the ages, which ultimately mingled together.
	ignca.nic.in /craft053.htm (1701 words)

	Arts & Culture in Manipur
		Manipur presents a mosaic of traditions and cultural patterns.
		The colourful tribesmen are the dwellers of the blue mountains which surround the green and fertile valley in the centre.
		During the festival of Lai-Haraoba which is an annual ritual festival of the Meiteis, the inhabitants of the valley of Manipur, the Maibis, the priestesses considered to be spritural mediums, trace through their dances the whole concept of cosmogony of the Meitei people and describe their way of life.
	manipur.nic.in /artnculture.htm (995 words)

	Manipur- PENA, The Dying Indigenous Musical Instrument
		PENA, a dying indigenous musical instrument of this cultured people of Manipur, was played once upon a time as royal court music.
		Later it was played by eminent musicians as royal court music and today it is played in musical concerts or similar occasions.
		It is a stringed musical instrument with an origin of hoary past" says Makhonmani Mongshaba, a national awardee in films and who is now conducting research on the Pena.
	www.manipuronline.com /Manipur/December2002/pena30_1.htm (770 words)

	webindia123.com-Music of Manipur
		A Pena is a musical instrument, in which a slender bamboo rod is attached to the round dry shell of gourd of coconut.
		To produce music, the bamboo rod is held in the left hand and the drum shell is pressed against the chest.
		Nat is a classical music which is used during the ceremonies such as marriage, Upanayanams etc. In Nat, a particular Raga at a particular occasions is sung.
	www.webindia123.com /MANIPUR/ART/music.htm (422 words)

	UMass Amherst: Asian Arts & Culture Program -Festival of India: An evening of Dance & Music
		Manipur, a small state in the Northeast region of India maintains a unique style of dance that is both feminine and vigorous in its technique.
		The Manipur Nartanalaya is devoted to the preservation, perpetuation and propagation of Arts of Manipur and continues to do exemplary research, publication, performances, training and creative work.
		Joining the music duo will be the renowned drummer Samir Chatterjee, a wizard on the tablas who has accompanied India's greatest musicians.
	www.umass.edu /fac/calendar/asian/events/Festivalof2.html (420 words)

	India Culture Tourism, India Music and Dance, India Cultural Tours, India Arts and Crafts, Indian Folk Music,
		The tradition of Indian music should be understood in the context of Indian life and thought.
		Hindustani music is the music of North India, involving both Hindu and Muslim musicians.
		The sanskirtan and the rass are revered musical traditions enacted appropriately at different times of the year by the community as a whole.
	www.india-tourism.net /music-dance.htm (2090 words)

	Introduction to Manipuri Dance
		In the Mahabharata, Manipur is mentioned as the meeting place of Arjuna, the third pandava and Chitrangada, the crown Princess of Manipur.
		Besides, there are numerous genealogy prevailing in Manipur relating the lands as reclaimed from water by Lord Siva’s Trisul, while another lined makes it the place illuminated by the jewel on the crown of Shesh Nag for Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to play Rasleela after sunset.
		The myth and lore of Manipur refers to the supreme deity or Dau Seidaba rubbing hands to create from the Gods and Goddesses the human being to people the new land Manipur.
	www.stormloader.com /users/manipuri (1370 words)

	Music of Goa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lata Mangeshkar, the most famous singer in the history of the Indian film industry, is the daughter of a Goan, Dinanath Ganesh Mangeshkar, as is her sister Asha Bhosle.
		The most widespread kind of folk music in Goa was the mando, (also written as manddo) a kind of dance music that evolved out of wedding music, specifically the Ovi.
		Lourdino Barreto -- dubbed "the best musicologist East of Suez” [2] was also the chairman of the board of studies for western music of the Goa University and an adviser to the central government for the musical formation of the army, navy and air force bands across the country.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Music_of_Goa (588 words)

	Get music therapy in Bhopal hospitals
		I feel good when there is music as because of music our mind gets diverted and we do not remember pain," said Ramswarup Prasad, a patient.
		Music Therapists say Indian music being rich in variety of Raagas, is very efficient in helping patients overcome depression.
		It has been observed that patients who listened to melodious and soothing music after surgery reported less pain than other patients who were not exposed to it.
	news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/Features/20060801/408915.html (334 words)

	Manipuri Dance: both ritualistic and recreational
		The Aswamedha Parva of Mahabharata refer to the defeat of Pandava's at Manipur and the identification of Babhrubahana, the son of Arjuna and Chitrangoda, the soul daughter of the Gandharva king Chitrabahana.
		The Manipuri Dance and Music of international repute basically center round Krishna Bhakti and is indeed a great contribution of the Gandharva's and the Vedic immigrants to Manipur as per expressions found in Ashoka's Pillar inscriptions.
		The land Manipur was formerly divided into small territories occupied by different clans, namely, the Khumals, the Moirangs, The Angoms, The Luwangs, the Ningthoujas, etc. The territories were after the names of the respective clans.
	www.manipuri.20m.com (6562 words)

	World Music Central - International Dance Glossary
		The music is frequently arranged with Spanish vocals and a subtle percussion effect, usually implemented with conga or bongos.
		The musical accompaniment is a bamboo flute, vocals and percussion.
		It is the result of merging African music practiced by the slaves and the music of the Spanish farmers (campesinos).
	www.worldmusiccentral.org /staticpages/index.php/glossary (4895 words)

	It was early in the morning of Sajibu Cheiraoba, the beginning of a New Year in Meitei Calendar
		Laishram Mema, a pioneer of Hindusthani Sugam Sangeet in Manipur.
		She has written a book 'Sur Vigyan' which is now a textbook for music in Manipur recognised by the Govt.
		Hence, Music can be treated as an unavoidable subject of teaching for the welfare and unity of a nation" (in Sur Singar [1990], a magazine of the famous music organisation the Sur-Singar Samsad, Mumbai).
	themanipurpage.tripod.com /interviews/memmaintro.html (651 words)

	Home > Manipuri Dance
		The rich culture and tradition of Manipur is also depicted in its handloom clothes and handicrafts.
		It is believed that the legendary hero - Khamba and heroine - Thoibi danced together before the Lord Thangjing, a celebrated deity of Moirang for peace and prosperity of the land.
		There is the interplay of intricate rhythms and cross rhythms with varying markings of time from the slow to the quick with graceful and vigorous body movements leading to ecstatic heights.
	manipur.org /dance (540 words)

	Collage (June 22 - June 28, 1995)
		Nowadays, though the Manipur religious dances are still performed in the temples, Singh himself lives and teaches in New Delhi and gives concerts for secular audiences.
		Manipuri dance music is quite different from the Northern Indian sitar music that is somewhat familiar to western ears.
		Singh says the dances and music of old India are thriving, despite the inroads of western media and a new consumer culture.
	www.tucsonweekly.com /tw/06-22-95/collage.htm (634 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Entertainment \| Music \| Torment of rock hero Cobain
		But his music was the music of a generation and that will never change and I have made many friends through his music and that of his peers for which I will be forever grateful.
		His music and influence are so clearly seen in the charts and on t-shirts that kids wear today, who were probably less than 10 when he died, but it shows how amazing his legacy is and how much he changed the face of music in the early 90s and still does today.
		While his music may have been marginally creative (nothing extremely special to it), the bleakness, the broodiness, and the negativity with which it was wrought and which captured popular following as a fashion of sorts was rather off-putting.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/entertainment/music/3568909.stm (7574 words)

	rediff.com: President's rule likely in Manipur
		Manipur appeared headed for President's rule on Monday after two major political formations in the state - one led by the Bharatiya Janata Party and the other by the Samata Party - decided not to stake claim to form the government.
		A joint statement by the two parties said the central and state leaderships reviewed the political developments in Manipur and unanimously decided to stay away from the process of government formation.
		The state was plunged into a crisis after the Samata Party-led coalition government lost a vote of confidence on May 21 mainly because of BJP MLAs voting against the motion.
	www.rediff.com /news/2001/may/28mani1.htm (315 words)

	Reviews from The Horizons - Art, Culture and Lifestyles from India
		Choreography was by Ann and Tim Martin and the music was by Ken Kirschner.
		The choreography was extraordinary, and so was the music which was fast paced, with the electric guitar dominating for the most part.
		Oft repeated was the pose of Kali with her golden tongue, of course done in a stylized way with the dancers jutting their chins out, and the palm cupping the chin.
	www.thehorizons.com /review/rev30.htm (1824 words)

	Potpourri- Nat Pala Sankritan Music Of Manipur
		It is the firm belief of the Vaishnavites that in the awesome era of Kaliyuga the Lord has come down in the form of 'Sankritana'.
		Shri Gouranga, internally the dark colored Krishna of the Braja Brindaban, and externally manifesting the golden color of Shrimati Radhika (Antare Kaala Bahire gora) is therefore the presiding deity of the Nat Sankritan - this is the very foundation of the Manipuri Nat Pala Sankritan music.
		Shiva Mahadeva and Lord Krishna have been the foremost amongst the beings possessing such an extraordinary faculty, who are therefore known as 'Nata Raja' and 'Nata Bara' respectively, and later on, Shri Gouranga Mahaprabhu as 'Nata Sekhara'.
	www.manipuronline.com /Potpourri/March2005/sankritanmusic03_1.htm (404 words)

	SRUTI-India Carnatic Music,india dance & music magazine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Well settled Down Under, she was an honorary fellow in Monash University's Music Department and a research associate of the Monash Asia Institute.
		In her collection, there were also books on Manipur written by the British colonels, giving accounts of their stay in Imphal.
		It is to this Department she donated her collection, which is indeed a source of richly-veined material for a serious student of Indian dance.
	www.sruti.com /aprjun01/maysplf.htm (2997 words)

	1Up India > India > Manipur > Wonderful festivals celebrated in Manipur.
		Indeed, Yaosang to Manipur is what Durga Puja is to Bengal, Diwali in north India and Bihu to Assam.
		Celebrated during the month of April, a part of the ritual entails villagers climbing the nearest hill tops in belief that it will enable them to rise to greater heights in their worldly life.
		One of the greatest festivals of the Hindus of Manipur, the festival is celebrated for ten days(July).
	www.1upindia.com /states/manipur/festival.html (625 words)

	manipuri - Classical Dance of Manipur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The music is generally similar to the larger body of north Indian (Hindustani) music.
		However there are differences in nomenclature of rags, tals, and the style of presentation is somewhat different.
		Sometimes acrobatics are used for an exciting effect, all without breaking the flow of the music.
	chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/nritya/manipuri.html (718 words)

	Music Colleges Manipur: BA Music Institutes, Career in Music Manipur
		Music Colleges Manipur: BA Music Institutes, Career in Music Manipur
		In Manipur, music is quite a favorite subject among the people and many who get a chance try to learn it.
		In order to help you explore the various music colleges in Manipur and the colleges that provide BA in music, we have, on this page, tried to list all the institutes and colleges that provide music courses in Manipur.
	www.indiaedu.com /music-colleges/manipur.html (186 words)

	Culture of Manipur,Culture Heritage of Manipur,Culture Tour to Manipur
		Manipur is a land of festivities, fun and frolic all the year round.
		Through out the year, Manipur is busy with the cycle of festivals.
		Manipur presents a wide spectrum of music and dance form, which are best way to revive and refresh the daily monotonous lifestyle of the people residing there.
	www.north-east-india.com /manipur/culture-of-manipur.html (135 words)

	Pung - Indian Hand Drum
		by David Courtney, Ph.D. Pung is a drum from the north-east Indian state of Manipur.
		It is said that it was introduced into the area by king Khuyoi Tompok in the year 154 AD.
		Musical Instruments of Tribal India by Dilip Bhattacharya - This is a great book!
	www.chandrakantha.com /articles/indian_music/pung.html (205 words)

	The Los Angeles Music Center - Artsource® Curriculum
		To purchase, please call the North Carolina State Textbook Warehouse at (919) 715-5377.
		This revised edition features dance experiences from a broad spectrum of cultures, including African dance, Appalachian dance, Mexican folk dances, dances from Manipur, India and Native American music and dance.
		For questions or comments contact the Music Center at general@musiccenter.org.
	www.musiccenter.org /artsource/northcarolina.html (242 words)

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