Imphal

Manipur·festival · wildlife

Chengkhong & Phousha Jagoi performing by Meitei Traditional Dance Teaching School & performing Centre, Imphal at Sangai festival The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organized by Manipur Tourism Department, held from November…

Manipur·festival · wildlife

Visitors busy shopping at the stalls set up during Sangai Festival, Hapta Kangjeibung - Imphal.

Manipur

Arambai Langba demonstrated at the Mapal Kangjeibung ground, is known to be one of the deadliest weapons in a battle used by the Manipuris in the olden days at the time of war.

Manipur·sport

Players in full swing as the referee throws the ball high up during the match. Khong kangjei, also known as mukna kangjei or sometimes kanjei, and commonly known as foot hockey, Manipuri hockey or hockey on foot, is a sport similar to field…

Manipur·sport · boats

A traditional boat race competition was held at Thangapat, Imphal. The traditional boat race Hiyang Hirel Tanaba as a part of the Manipur Sangai Festival held at Wangkhei Thangapat which was witnessed by the Chief Minister`s of Myanmar, Sai…

Manipur·sport · farmland

Polo match in full swing at Mapal Kangjeibung ground, the match was between USA and India B(Manipur).

Manipur·sport · farmland

Bagpipers performing during the 7th International Polo Match at Imphal, the polo match was also a part of the Sangai Fest 2013.

Manipur·river · lake

As a part of Sangai festival, every year boat racing is held to promote the tourism of Manipur at Loktak Lake. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.

Manipur·hills · highway

A glimpse of the Indian Peace Memorial and Imphal war cemetery. This was constructed by the Japanese Government on the site of the Battle of Red Hill (Pt. 2926) or Maibam Lokpaching, on the Tiddim Road.

Imphal, Manipur·dance

Tiny tots performing at the Polo Ground Imphal. 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·festival · sport

Heigru-Hidongba is a festival of Manipur. The 235th Shri Shri Bijoy Govindaji Heikru Hidongba 2013 organized by Bijoy Govinda Sevayet Committe held on Sunday the 15th September, 2013 at Bijoy Govinda Thangapat, Sagolband, Imphal, Manipur.

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…

Imphal, Manipur·festival · music

Experimental fusion music presented by Yumjao Mayum Living Art Academy during Sangai Festival at BOAT, Bheigyachandra Open Air Theater in Imphal, Manipur.

Imphal, Manipur·music · farmland

Young ladies and men sing Khullang Eshei - old Manipuri pastoral folk song at the Sangai Festival 2013 in Imphal. Khullang Esei is completely the improvisation of the singers without any written script.

Manipur·ceremony · festival

Meetei family enjoying Sajibu Cheiraoba lunch on occasion of lunar new year festival in Imphal, Manipur.

Manipur·dance

Assamese dance known as Jhumur dance rock the satge at the Sangai Fest'13,Imphal. Jhumur Nach is a genre of folk dance performed by young girls of Assam and certain north-eastern states.

Manipur·dance · festival

Participants which include both young and old performing Thabal Chongba, during the Yaoshang Festival in Imphal - Manipur.

Manipur·wildlife · festival

A drama presented at Sangai Festival with a theme and message to save the endangered species of the state the Sangai Deer.

Manipur·sport · farmland

Polo match between USA and India at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal. USA scored the first goal of the match.

Imphal, Manipur·wildlife · flowers

Brow - antlered deer are seen at Imphal zoo. Manipur Zoological Garden or simply Imphal Zoo is situated around 6km from the main city. It is at Iroishemba, along the Imphal-Kangchup Road.

Manipur·sport · farmland

Polo match in full swing at Mapal Kangjeibung ground, the match was between USA and India B(Manipur).

Imphal, Manipur·sport · boats

People really enjoying the local traditional boat race during the Sangai Festival at Thangapat, Imphal.

Manipur·bazaar · farmland

Puklaobi, ngamu, nga-pema are rare indigenous fishes of Manipur. Fish is the main food item of the majority of the people in the State, particularly Meiteis who are mainly concentrated in the valley. The State has no marine fisheries.