Ritual Music of Manipur (India)
Various Artists
Released in 1960, Ritual Music of Manipur (India) features spiritual and devotional songs from Manipur state in northeastern India. Around 250 years ago Hinduism came to Manipur from Bengal, and the majority of the population now belongs to the Vaishnava sect of Hinduism. The liner notes include a history of Manipur's religion, explanations of each song, and black-and-white photographs of the region's religious rituals.
Track Listing
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101
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Devotional song To Ima Leimaren | n/a | 1:29 | |
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102
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Invocation to Ima Leimaren | n/a | 3:34 | |
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103
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Lai Loukatba Ritual Music | n/a | 5:14 | |
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104
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Laipou Jagoi Ritual Music | Women-devotees dancing at the shrine of the Lai Harouba | 2:55 | |
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105
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Khamba Ritual Dance | Dancers at the Lai Haroube | 7:37 | |
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201
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Lei Katbe Ritual | Maidens dancing | 7:52 | |
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202
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Song of Ima Leimaren | n/a | 1:21 | |
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203
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Palace Song | n/a | 1:04 | |
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204
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Arti Ritual Music | Devotee at the shrine of Shri Radha-Krishna | 4:53 | |
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205
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Krishna Abhisar | Shri Krishna with flute | 4:29 | |
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206
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Basok Song | Young girl | 3:49 |
Album Info
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