A group of Manipuri children, dressed as "Lord Krishna" – a Hindu god, took part in a traditional dance as part of the colorful "Raas Leela" festival
The principal festival of the Manipuris, "Raas Leela" is a celebration of the divine love of Lord Krishna and the Goddess Radha who dance together in Hindu scripture. Bangladeshi Meitei and Bishnupriya Manipuri Communities have continued to observe this day every year as a grand religious festival. A celebration of the divine love of Radha and Krishna, "Raas Leela" is a colourful indigenous festival of Bangladesh. Manipuris have been celebrating this festival full day to full night on the 'Purnima Tithi' (full moon) in November every year according to the Hindu lunar calendar. The celebration includes “Rakhal Nritya” (dance of Sri Krishna and the cowherds), “Kirtan”, “Natpala” and “Raas Leela” (dance of Sri Krishna, Radha, and the milkmaids).
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Location: Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh
Photo credit: © Joy Saha / Alamy / Afripics
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