Surya Gati February, 2000, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Kolkata
Manipuri tradition is extremely rich with varied forms. The classical forms are the post—Vaishnavite forms of Ras Leela and Sankirtana having their roots in the pre Vaishnavite forms of Thang Ta (the ancient martial arts form) and Lai- Haraoba. Even today, dance is a living tradition in Manipur as it is a medium of worship in the temples.
About
In the ancient pre- Vaishnavite rituals, the worship of the elements like the Sun, the Earth, Water, Fire, etc. were very popular and the concept of SURYA GATI was inspired from the ritualistic worship of the Sun in Manipuri and Vedic traditions.
Credits
Concept / Choreography / Direction | Priti Patel
Style | Manipuri traditions i.e. Ras Leela, Nat Sankirtana and Thang-Ta techniques
Assisted By | Th Imocha Singh and; W Karuna Devi
Music | W Surajkumar and K Ratan Singh
Light | Mr Samar Das
Duration | 1 Hr
Name of the Artist |
Shrimati Priti Patel, Mr W Surajkumar (Vocal and Drummer), Mr Th Imocha Singh (Martial Arts), Mrs W Karuna Devi (Dancer), Mr K Ratan Singh (Pung), Mr Chingkhei Meetei (Martial Arts), Mr Johnson Singh (Martial Arts), Mr Janen Singh (Martial Arts), Mr Nongshalen Singh (Martial Arts), Mr Sanjoy Singh (Pung), Miss Durgeshwori Devi (Dancer and Pena Player), Miss Saitabala Devi (Dancer), Miss Nongpoknganbi Devi (Dancer), Miss Newtan Devi (Dancer), Mr L Ratan Singh (Flute & Moibung & Pena)
