Imphal

Imphal, Manipur·festival · dance

Lamjingba Artist Association artistes getting ready for their Shumang Leela performance during the Yaoshang/ Holi Festival 2014, Imphal - Manipur.

Manipur·festival · dance

Thabal Chongba in full swing as part of 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 the world.

Imphal, 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.

Manipur·dance · music

A traditional classical dance presented at the Sangai ,Fest'13 - Imphal. Manipuri dance is one of the major Indian classical dance forms. It originates from Manipur, a state in north-eastern India on the border with Burma.

Manipur·bazaar · river

This area lies on the banks of the Nambul river. At this particular junction, the Naga river falls in to the Nambul river. Khwairamband Bazar is the main market of Imphal, capital of the state of Manipur in India.

Manipur·festival · sport

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…

Imphal, Manipur·music · farmland

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

Imphal, Manipur·festival · dance

Artistes from Paharpur Lukoranjan Sakha, Tripura presenting Hojagiri dance during Sangai Festival at BOAT, Bheigyachandra Open Air Theater in Imphal, Manipur.

Imphal, 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·ceremony · festival

Man offer prayers and performs holy rituals on occasion of Sajibu Cheiraoba in Imphal, Manipur.

Manipur·festival · dance

Lamjingba Artist Association artistes getting ready for their Shumang Leela performance during the Yaoshang/ Holi Festival 2014, Imphal - Manipur.

Manipur·sport · farmland

The 7th International Polo match was a part of the Sangai fest which was played at the Mapal Kangjeibung ground Imphal.The match was between U.S.A and IndiaB(Manipur).

Manipur·sport · farmland

Polo players enjoying the match at the oldest livingpolo ground ,Imphal.Polo is also known as the King of game.

Manipur·festival · dance

Manipuri people take out Kand Chingba or Rath yatra procession on the streets o Imphal in Manipur, India. Rath-Yatra or Kangchingba is a festival of Meitei Hindus.

Manipur·festival · dance

Manipuri people take out Kand Chingba or Rath yatra procession on the streets o Imphal in Manipur, India. Rath-Yatra or Kangchingba is a festival of Meitei Hindus.

Manipur·school

Slippers of children between 2 to 4 years old outside pre-nursery school at Penguin Kid's Day Care Centre in Imphal, Manipur.

Manipur·dance · music

Nupa Pala which is otherwise known as Kartal Cholom or Cymbal Dance is a characteristic of the Manipuri style of dance and music. The initial movements of this dance are soft and serene , gradually gathering momentum.

Imphal, Manipur

A Manipuri woman works on a traditional wooden two play loom in Imphal. She makes a warm shawl. She works on a manual loom.

Manipur·architecture

Rescuers work on collapsed residential buildings in the earthquake-struck county of Manipur. The tremor that shook the Northeastern states and West Bengal on January 4 must be treated as an urgent wake-up call.

Imphal, Manipur·dance · sport

Young children comes forward to participate the annual Yaoshang Sports Meet in Imphal, Manipur. Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet has become a part of the Yaoshang/Holi Festival.

Imphal, Manipur·dance · sport

Cooking Competition organized during Yaoshang Festival, Imphal - Manipur. Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet has become a part of the Yaoshang/Holi Festival.

Manipur·festival · wildlife

Guru Rewben Mashangva - King of Naga blues performing with his son, Saka at BOAT on the 9th day of the Manipur Sangai Festival, Imphal.

Manipur·festival · wildlife

The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organized by Manipur Tourism Department, held from November 21 to 30.