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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.