Manipur

music · festival

Manipuri folk song 'Ha Da Samadon Ayangba' presented by folk singer Mangka and Laihui Ensemble group during Sangai festival in Manipur. Ha Da Samadon Ayangba is a song in praise of the Manipur War horse/ Manipuri pony.

sport

Manipur recently hosted an international polo championship to popularise the game in India and rest of the world. The modern game of Polo has its roots in Manipur. Today, the sport is played professionally in over 16 countries.

hills · flowers

The Dzukou Valley also called the valley of flowers is located along the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur, stretching from the Southern end of Kohima district of Nagaland.

crafts · festival

A Fashion Parade performed by Aruna Academy of Creative Arts at Manipur Sangai Tourism Festival 2013 at Boat, Palace Compound, Imphal.

music · festival

Khongjam Parva: A precious treasure of the Manipuris being performed at the Sangai festival, Manipur.

river · lake

Loktak Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake in Manipur. It is located near Moirang and deemed to be the largest freshwater lake in North East India.

dance · music

Choreographed Pung Cholom by Tapasya - A Centre for Performing Arts during Sangai festival in Manipur. The Pung cholom is a Manipuri dance. It is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and Classical Manipuri dance.

street food · ceremony

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

street food · ceremony

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

river · lake

Loktak Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Northeast India. It is located in the state of Manipur. Loktak Lake is known as the only floating lake in the world due to the floating phoomdis on it.

ceremony

This clip shows the spatial allotment of space in the veranda of a Meitei house; taking the example of a wedding ritual in which the mother of the groom is seated on the left side of the groom which is also the left side of the veranda that…

Security forces and police officers stay alert during the observance of Nupilal Day, 12th December 1997. Rishang Keishing says "I have given this notice to my state because the speaker is not noise and yes he remembers.

festival · river

Man demonstrates traditional fire-making process during the annual Orange Fest in Tamenglong district in Manipur, India.

festival · wildlife

Yumjao Mayum Living Art Academy is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) working the field of Art & Culture, etc. The NGO works towards the promotion of sustainable development. The organization is operational in Manipur, India.

festival · dance

Yaaosang or Yaoshang 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. It is the Manipuri version of the famous Hindu festival, Holi.

dance · sport

Interesting duck catching competition witnessed at Yaoshang Annual sports Meet in Manipur. Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet has become a part of the Yaoshang/Holi Festival.

dance · festival

Cute daring Meitei kids of Naharol Yaipha Thourang Club, Manipur taking part in boxing championship during Yaoshang Sports Meet 2014.

festival · wildlife

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

festival · dance

A beautiful dance with candle light by Myanmar dancers at Sangai festival, Manipur. The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organized by Manipur Tourism Department, and is generally held from November 21 to 30 each year.

festival

The Orange festival every take place at Temenglong, Manipur. Different varieties of oranges are sold and displayed at the festival.

Churachandpur is the largest district in the Indian state of Manipur. Lamka (Churachanpur), is the District Headquarters of Southern Manipur (Churachanpur District).

festival · wildlife

Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.

river · lake

World's only lake with floating islands.On its bank is the Place called Moirang, where Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the Indian tricolor, INA, during 2nd World War.