Ritualistic festival ‘Lai Haraoba’ begins in Tripura

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News:Recently,Lai Haraoba, a ritualistic festival has begun in Agartala,Tripura.

Facts:

About Lai Haraoba:

  • Lai Haraoba means merry making of the Gods.It is a ritual ceremonial festival observed by the Meitei community since ancient times.
  • It is celebrated to please the Umang Lai, the traditional deities of Sanamahism.
  • The festival is celebrated through oral literature, music, dance and rituals.Several Manipuri martial arts, folk music and dances are performed during the festival.
  • The festival is especially known for its folk song named ‘Lai Haraoba Ishei’ which is played mainly for the Lai Haraoba festival.
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