Manipuri Cultural Academy Celebrates Foundation Day, Pays Tribute to Guru Thanil

On September 15, the Manipuri Cultural Academy held a foundation‑day celebration at its headquarters, drawing scholars, musicians and community leaders. The event opened with a traditional musical performance, followed by speeches that praised the academy’s role in preserving Manipuri arts. A special segment honored Padma Shri awardee Guru Thanil, whose pioneering work in Sankirtana has inspired generations of performers. The academy announced plans to launch a new Sankirtana workshop series to train young artists in the classical form.