Imphal

Manipur·dance · festival

Kuki youth performing a dance at BOAT ( Bheigyachandra Open Air Theater) Imphal during the Sangai Fest. The youth are in traditional attire and performing a modern version of a traditional dance.

Imphal, Manipur·industry

Long coriander plants growing in Imphal, Manipur. It is locally known as Awa fadigim or Sa maroi in Manipur and is used as aromatic herbs in different cuisines of Manipur people.

Imphal, Manipur

A Manipuri woman weaves a shawl using two-ply thread on a manual loom in Imphal. She makes a warm shawl.

Imphal, Manipur·dance · music

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

Imphal, Manipur

Rongmei Naga community women from Manipur taking part in tug of war game organised by Kakhulong Mathenmei Lunghammei during Annual Yaoshang Festival, in Imphal.

Imphal, Manipur·dance · festival

Famous Manipuri actress Sur Bala Hijam leading the torch lighting at Kangla Fort, Imphal during the Yaoshang festival. Torch Relays has become an important event of Yaoshang Festival.

Manipur·festival · dance

Junior Boxing Championship a part of the Yaoshang Festival was organised by Naharol Yaipha Thourang Club, Imphal - Manipur.

Manipur·sport · farmland

Players getting ready for the match, Mukna Kangjei an indigenous and oldest game of Manipur played at Polo Ground Imphal. It was a part of the Sangai Festival.

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 was witnessed by the Chief Minister`s of Mayanmar/ Myanmar,…

Imphal, Manipur·dance · music

Perfect moves with the beats performers showed their graceful dance at the Sangai Fest'13 - Boat,Imphal. Nupa Pala which is otherwise known as Kartal Cholom or Cymbal Dance is a characteristic of the Manipuri style of dance and music.

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·crafts · bazaar

Good roads are indispensable for the development of tourism. Good roads not only in Imphal but in all parts of the State.

Imphal, Manipur·sport · festival

Tripura troupe performing their folk dance at the Manipur Sangai festival. With Manipur also known as “Little Paradise on earth”, using it as the setting for a festival is a natural choice. The Sangai Festival of 2013 was a grand event.

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…

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.

Imphal, Manipur

Little Manipuri girl learns to play table tennis in Imphal. The coach shows her how to handle the bat and how to hit the ball. He also revolves her wrist to make it flexible. He plays with her while she hits the ball in the wrong direction.

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Rongmei Naga community women from Manipur taking part in tug of war game organised by Kakhulong Mathenmei Lunghammei during Annual Yaoshang Festival, in Imphal.

Manipur·dance · festival

Kids in Imphal having fun climbing the banana pole which is erected near a free space in the streets during the Yaoshang/ Hoil festival in the state.

Manipur·dance · festival

Surendra Rajabhat University presents a mixer of Thailand folk dance during the Sangai Festival 2013, at BOAT, Hapta Kangjeibung - Imphal.

Manipur·politics

Nupi Lan --which means women's war in Manipuri- is one of the important movements in the history of Manipuri women. It sowed the new seeds of economic and political reforms for a new Manipur in the early 40's.

Manipur·temple

Lovely view of the Govindajee Temple shining in the bright day. Shree Govindaji Temple, Manipur built by one of the rulers of Manipur was again restored by another ruler, several years later to its original form.

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

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…