It is a ritual singing, drumming and dancing art form of Manipur. This art form is performed to mark religious occasions and various stages in the life of Manipuri Vaishnavites. Practised at temples, the performers here narrate the life and deeds of Lord Krishna through songs and dances. Sankirtana brings people together on festive occasions and reinforces the relationship between the individual and the community through life cycle ceremonies. In a typical Sankirtana performance, two drummers and 10 singers-dancers perform in the hall of a domestic courtyard encircled by the devotees. Musical instruments mainly used are Cymbals and Drums.