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Meaning and Cultural Importance:
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In Assamese, "Rakh" means to protect and "Leela" means divine play.
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Rakh Leela portrays Lord Krishna’s miracles where he protects devotees from evil and restores righteousness.
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It is commonly celebrated in Namghars and Sattras through naam-prasanga (devotional singing), dramas, and ritualistic dances based on Krishna’s stories.
The tradition is deeply influenced by the teachings of Srimanta Sankardev and Madhavdev, who popularized Krishna devotion through songs, dramas (Ankiya Naat), and dance forms (Sattriya dance) in Assam.
Quick Fact:
During Rakh Leela celebrations, special songs like Borgeet (devotional songs) are performed, and symbolic acts of Krishna’s protective miracles are dramatized, making it a powerful cultural and spiritual event in Assamese life. |
