With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:1. It is a song and dance performance.2. Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.3. It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
✓ Correct answer: b) 1 and 3 only
ExplanationSankirtana is a Meitei cultural performance art which includes a wide range of artistic expressions carried out to commemorate special religious occasions and different phases in the lives of the Vaishnava people of the Manipur plains.Sankirtana rituals are centered around temples and domestic spaces, where dancers and singers narrate stories of Lord Krishna’s life and actions through dance and song.In 2013, UNESCO added Manipur’s distinctive cultural legacy to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.Statement 1 is correct: Manipuri Sankirtana is a vibrant combination of song and dance.It is a form of devotional performance that involves singing, drumming, and dancing, often performed in a circular formation.The performers sing hymns and devotional songs, accompanied by rhythmic movements and drumming.Statement 2 is incorrect: While cymbals (kartal) are an essential part of Manipuri Sankirtana but they are not the only instruments used.The primary instrument in Sankirtana is the Pung, a traditional Manipuri drum.Other instruments such as the harmon
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