Raas Dance

The Raas Purnima festival is the most significant religious and cultural heritage celebration for the Manipuri indigenous community in Bangladesh.

This dance is an exquisite classical creation of Manipuri cultural heritage, portraying the visible form of invisible emotions.

However, the primary dramatic performances and songs are presented by young women portraying Radha’s companions.

[2] The Raas Leela begins with Nata Sankirtan, performed by the artists in front of the deity’s idol in the grand temple pavilion of Govindaji.

The event, lasting nearly five hours, begins with the invocation of Sri Krishna Chaitanya and continues with Raas songs.