
Krishna Janmashtami cultural dance at Yogmaya Temple, Mehrauli, in Delhi
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A traditional dance performance takes place during the Sreekrishna Janmashtami celebrations at Yogmaya Temple.
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The sankirtan is a very beautiful ceremonial dance in Manipur. Here, the story of Shri Krishna is told. The snakirtan has ragas and talas and also has rasa. Very simply put, rasa is the 'satisfaction' a dancer of musicians seeks to find while performing. It is also the 'satisfaction' that a rasika or member of the audience wishes to get while watching a dance presentation. The Nata Sankirtan is the singing and dancing is praise for Hari or Shri Krishna. Its performance is considered the highest form of worship. This radha-krishna legend is performed frequently in Manipur. Radha and Krishna are a symbol of the male and female forces in nature. Their union and creation are important for life on earth to continue. The raas-lila is another dance tradition that recreates the life and deeds of
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