Imphal

Manipur·river · lake

An old making bamboo fish trap at Loktak Lake, Manipur. Loktak Lake,is the largest freshwater (sweet) lake in India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and or…

Manipur·music · ceremony

A band of musicians from the groom's side is a must in every Manipuri wedding. The band plays music three times with 10-15 mins gaps in between, before the groom's party starts the short journey to the bride's house.

Manipur·boats · festival

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

Manipur·dance · festival

Assamese folk dance Bihu presented at Sangai Fest - 2013. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.

Imphal, Manipur·sport · festival

Mukna is a sport which is a combination of wrestling and judo originating from and popular in the state of Manipur Mukna is a form of folk wrestling from the north-east Indian state of Manipur.

Manipur·river · lake

An aerial view of the world's only floating national park, the Loktak lake. This iconic lake, located in Bishnupur district, at a distance of 53 km from Imphal, is known for its circular floating swamps (called phumdis in the local language…

Manipur·music · dance

Dynamic drum dances of Manipur, performed by men and characterised by energetic drumming, accompanied by complex rhythms and cross rhythms, jumps and aerial leaps.

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·festival · dance

Youth gather on street of Imphal to enjoy the rock concert organised on occasion of Yaoshang festival, Manipur in India.

Manipur·festival · sport

Young ladies from Manipur taking part in shot put match during Yaoshang festival in Imphal. Yaaosang is a festival celebrated in spring season starting from the full moon day of Lamda (March) for six whole days by the Manipuris living in th…

Manipur·sport

Players playing a passionate game, while fighting for the ball during traditional game of Manipur known as Mukna Kangjei or Hockey on foot, wrestling hockey at Mapal Kangjeibung ground, Imphal.

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.

Manipur·sport · boats

People eagerly waiting for the Boat Race. The Traditional boat race was a part of the Sangai Festival.

Manipur·festival · wildlife

Colourful and a lovely setup at the Sangai Fest'13 Imphal. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.Even though many editions of this Festival has been celeb…

Imphal, Manipur·hills

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

A Manipuri boy performs overhead cable tricep extension for triceps muscles at Imphal Royal Gym. See the gym trainer instructs the right way of doing it and gives support to the person's body.

Manipur·crafts

A northeast Indian woman weaves silk stole on a wooden weaving machine in Imphal in Manipur.

Manipur·farmland

Vultures normally don't kill their prey unless they are weak and at the point of death, because they are principally scavengers. Manipur Zoological Garden or simply Imphal Zoo is situated around 6km from the main city.

Imphal, Manipur

A Manipuri man makes gold earrings in a jewelry workshop in Imphal. He makes a small gold chain straight and thin and wraps around an iron piece to make it circular and he heats the gold chain by blowing air into a hollow iron rod.

Manipur·sport · festival

Wrestling match a part of the Sangai fest was held at Mapal Kangjeibung the oldest Polo ground at Imphal. Wrestling is a traditional game of Manipur, Nagaland and the other parts of Northeast India.

Manipur·sport

The modern game of Polo has its roots in Manipur. Today, the sport is played professionally in over 16 countries.

Imphal, Manipur·dance

Young Manipuri girl gets dressed up by her family members to play Radha in Imphal, Manipur. The Raas Lila is the most important dance form in the Manipuri style. The theme revolves around the love of Krishna and the milkmaids (gopinis).

Imphal, Manipur

An adventure sports event organized by the Mountaineering and Trekking Association of Manipur, as part of the Sangai Festival. Manipur (Kangleipak) is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital.