Moirangthem Mani Singh
Manipur State Kala Akademi Award 2013
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Moirangthem Mani Singh
SHRI MOIRANGTHEM MANI SINGH
Akademi Award: Thang-Ta
Born in 1932 at a place called Lamagram Village in Cachar District, Assam and presently residing at Sagolband Moirang Hanuba Leirak, Imphal, Shri Moirangthem Mani Singh is perhaps one of the oldest living gurus of Thang-Ta.
He is also perhaps the only artiste of Thang-Ta who received extensive training in the art under several illustrious gurus who are based in Manipur as well as in the neibouring State of Assam.
Shri Mani Singh took up Thang-Ta from the tender age of 11 years under the watchful eyes of Guru Soibam Leibakchao of Cachar.
He also sat under the feet of other renowned gurus of Cachar including N. Indramani, L. Radhe, M. Tamarsing etc. learning the various techniques and principles of Thang-Ta.
Although he had the blessings of such noted gums, his insatiable passion for the art ultimately brought him to the land of its origin, where he further enriched his vast knowledge on the art under the tutelage of Guru Heramot Meitei, Guru Bigur and Gum Nongthangsana.
Also adept in other related art forms such as Sarit Sarat and Mukna, Shri Mani Singh has performed across the length and breadth of the State and also in many parts of Assam.
He also founded the Meitei Naharol Thang-Ta Kanglup, an academy that has produced several noted artistes of Thang-Ta.
Even today, his advanced age has not deterred him from passing on the knowledge of Manipuri martial art to the younger generation.
For his exemplary contribution in the field of Thang-Ta, Shri Moirangthem Mani Singh is honoured with Manipur State Kala Akademi Award.
* Daniel Chabungbam provided this information to e-pao.net
This article was posted on May 26, 2016.
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