With reference to Manipuri Sankirtana, consider the following statements:
1.It is a song and dance performance.
2.Cymbals are the only musical instruments used in the performance.
3.It is performed to narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation:
Sankirtana is one of the few important Indian heritages inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Statement 1 and 3: Sankirtana performers narrate the lives and deeds of Krishna through ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur. So, both 1 and 3 are correct.
Statement 2: Since drums are also used, statement 2 is incorrect.