Divine Manipuri Maha Raas Leela Painting by Jimmy Thiyam (Imphal Art College) | Bharat2027

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Divine Manipuri Maha Raas Leela acrylic painting in blue Potloi costume with golden border by artist Jimmy Thiyam from Imphal Art College BFA 7th Semester
Divine Manipuri Raas Leela Art by Jimmy Thiyam

After my last blog on Ema Keithel, I am proud to present another young artist from young artist Jimmy Thiyam (BFA 7th Semester, Imphal Art College). This painting captures the soul of Manipur - The Maha Raas Leela.What you see in the painting:

The Raas dancers in their iconic blue Potloi and golden border, heads covered with white transparent Samkok, dancing in devotion. In the background, you can see the twin golden domes of Shree Shree Govindajee Temple, Imphal — fading in blue mist, giving a dream-like spiritual effect. Jimmy used pointillism (thousands of small dots) technique which makes the costumes shine like stars.This dance was created by Maharaja Bhagyachandra (Karta) in 1779 after he had a divine vision of Lord Krishna. It is one of the Classical Dances of India and UNESCO recognized intangible heritage.Art Details:

Artist: Jimmy Thiyam

Theme: Manipuri Maha Raas Leela

Technique: Acrylic on Canvas with Pointillism dots

Size: (Ask Jimmy for exact size)

Inspiration: Shree Govindajee Temple and Raas LeelaEma Keithel shows our market life, Raas Leela shows our spiritual life — both are two eyes of Kangleipak.Read my previous art blog: Ema Keithel - The Mother's Market: https://bharat2027.blogspot.com/2026/10/ema-keithel-mothers-market-acrylic.htmlFor original artwork contact the artist. Please support Manipuri young artists by sharing this blog.



Location: RW5G+C45, Uripok Haobam Dewan Leikai Rd, Uripok Bachaspati Leikai, Uripok, Imphal, Manipur 795001, India

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