Imphal

Manipur·bazaar

Daily life around Ima Keithel (Mother's Market) in Imphal, Manipur, India, one of the world's largest markets run entirely by women.

Manipur·festival · dance

Crowd gather to witness the Yaoshang festival, youth round up for a Thabal Chongba dance on occasion of Yaoshang festival, Manipur.

Manipur·bazaar

Khwairamband Bazar is the main market of Imphal, capital of the state of Manipur in India. The main feature of this market is that all its shops are owned and operated by women.

Imphal, Manipur

Senapati is a district of Manipur state in India located in the northern part of state. The District is bounded on the south by Imphal District, on the east by Ukhrul District, on the west by Tamenglong District and on the north by Phek dis…

Manipur

Memorial of Manipur's freedom fighters is situated at Cheirao Ching, a hill at Thangmeiband in Imphal, Manipur. Bir Tikendrajit, Crowned Prince of Manipur and Thangal General were hanged by the British in 1891A.D.

Imphal, Manipur·festival · dance

Manipuri film actor Bonyam and Soma take part on the occasion of Yaoshang festival celebration in Imphal, Manipur - India.

Manipur·street food · ceremony

In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

Imphal, Manipur·fort · politics

The Palace of Kangla is an old palace at Imphal in Manipur (Kangleipak). It was situated on both sides (western and eastern) of the bank of the Imphal River. But now it remains only on the western side of the bank.

Imphal, Manipur·dance · festival

Hojagiri is a folk dance, performed in the state of Tripura, India by the Reang people. It is performed by women and young girls, about 4 to 6 members in a team, singing, balancing on an earthen pitcher and managing other props such as a bo…

Manipur·bazaar

Women selling items ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and dried fish to local herbs, clothes and woollens and traditional costumes. Metal and bamboo items are also found in the shops.

Manipur·sport · farmland

The 7th Manipur Polo International Match during the Manipur Sangai Festival 2013 at the Historic Polo Ground also called as the Mapal Kangjeibung.

Imphal, Manipur·festival · ceremony

Mera Wayungba performed on the first day of Sangai Festival at BOAT (Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre) Hapta Kangjeibung or Palace Compound, Imphal - Manipur.

Manipur·dance

Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur. In the Manipuri language, thang means sword and ta means spear, referring to the art's primary weapons.

Manipur·dance · festival

Participants performing Thabal Chongba during the Yaoshang Festival at New Checkon, Imphal - Manipur. The literal meaning of thabal is 'moonlight' and chongba means 'dance', thus 'dancing in the moonlight'.

Manipur

At least 22 cars, buses and other vehicles torched in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Sunday by residents protesting against the Naga economic blockade.

Imphal, Manipur·dance · temple

Young Manipuris perform Raas Lila dance at Shree Shree Bijoy Govinda Temple in Imphal, Manipur. The Raas Lila is the most important dance form in the Manipuri style.

Manipur·dance · music

Youth gather on the streets of Imphal to enjoy a rock concert organised on the occasion of Yaoshang festival, Manipur in India. Aerosol cans are sprayed out and lots of smoke of various kinds is produced.

Manipur·street food · ceremony

Ningol chakkouba shopping : A very crowded scene at Ema Keithel, area in Imphal, Manipur. In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

Manipur·dance · festival

Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet has become a part of the Yaoshang/Holi Festival. Annual sports meets are organized in each localities all over Imphal by the localities' youth organizations and clubs.