Consider the following statements regarding the 'Sankirtana' practice in India: 1. It is a ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur. 2. It is performed to mark religious occasions and various stages in the life of the Vaishnava people of the Manipur plains. 3. It was inscribed on the Representative List of the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. How many of the statements given above are correct?
A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
Correct Answer
D
None
Explanation
Sankirtana is a traditional art form involving ritual singing, drumming, and dancing in Manipur. It is deeply associated with the Vaishnava community's religious and life-cycle ceremonies. It was officially recognized and inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013.
Art and CultureUNESCO Intangible Cultural HeritageSankirtanaManipurVaishnavismUNESCOPerforming Arts