Interesting Facts and Date of Raas Mahotsav in 2019

Interesting Facts and Date of Raas Mahotsav in 2019

About Raas Lila-

The Raas Lila or Raas dance is part of the traditional story of Krishna described in Hindu scriptures such as the Bhagavata Purana and literature such as the Gita Govinda, where he dances with Radha and her sakhis. The Indian classical dance of Kathak evolved from the 'Raslila of Braj and Manipuri Classical Dance' also known as Natwari Nritya.

Meaning-

The term, rasa meaning "aesthetics" and Lila meaning "act," "play" or "dance" is a concept from Hinduism. Therefore it means "Dance of Divine Love."

In the Bhagavata Purana, it is stated that whoever faithfully hears or describes the Rasa Lila attains Krishna's pure loving devotion.

Performance-

Rasa Lila has been a popular theme in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Bishnupriya Manipuri, and Kuchipudi items. Rasa Lila is a popular form of folk theatre in the regions of Mathura, Vrindavana in Uttar Pradesh. Raas Leela (Raax Mahotsav) is also observed as one of the State Festivals of Assam which usually is celebrated during Late November or Early December. During Raas Mahotsava, several thousand devotees visit the holy temples and Xatras of Assam every year. The Raas Mahotsav of Majuli, Nalbari and Of Howly deserve a special mention in this regard.

Traditional Rasa Lila-

The Traditional Rasa Lila performances in Vrindavan are famous throughout the Vaisnava world as an experience of the spiritual world. Rasa Lila's performance was started by Swami Sri Uddhavaghamanda Devacharya in the early 15th Century CE at Vamshivata in Vrindavan, Mathura. He was a prominent saint of the Nimbarka Sampradaya and disciple of the world-renowned Swami Sri Harivyasa Devacarya. The Vani literature of Vraja is the transcription of the songs that were heard by Swami Harivyasa Devacarya and his Guru, Swami Shri Shribhatta as they meditated on the Nitya Lila of Shri Radha Krishna. These songs describe the eternal spiritual abode of Shri Radha Krishna, the Sakhis and Nitya Vrindavana Dham - or Nikunja Dham.

Raas Mahotsav in Majuli-

During the festivities of Raas Mahotsav, Majuli becomes an actual place for pilgrimage. The island becomes the abode of Lord Krishna during this four-day festival which begins from the Raas Purnima day. Every community of the island plays their part during the festivities. The monasteries of the Majuli island depict various interpretations of Lord Krishna's life with folk dances, puppet shows, masks, songs, and drama.

Raas Mahotsav Date in 2019-

In Majuli-

In 2019, the festival will be held from 21st November 2019 to 24th November 2019 in Majuli.

In Nalbari-

The 86th Raas festival of Nalbari Hari Mandir, a famous religious and cultural event of the North -East to be held from 12th to 24th November with a 12 -day program.