Manipur

Hawaijar is an indigenous fermented soybean product of Manipur, India. It is has been consumed in every household directly or used as an ingredient in several signature dishes of Manipur. They are known for its flavour and aroma.

Ethnic wear showcased by tribals of Tangkhul and Zou from Manipur during Sangai festival in Manipur. Tangkhul tribe: Tangkhul tribes are the inhabitants of Ukhrul district in Manipur.

festival · ceremony

Yaoshang festival kicking off in Manipur, with the traditional make-shift hut. Prayers are offered and the hut is later burnt. This marks the starting of Yaoshang.

music

Rongmei Naga woman from Manipur giving a folk song presentation in full traditional attire organised by Kakhulong Mathenmei Lunghammei during Annual Yaoshang Festival.

festival · dance

Manipuri elders of Kakwa singing Holi Pala during Yaoshang festival in Manipur at the residence of Thongam Biswanath, Singjkamei Khongnangpheidekopi, Imphal..

river · lake

Fishing is an important part of the lives of the local people who live around Loktak Lake. They fish at night,and lay out lines. This is said to be harmful for the fish population.

festival · wildlife

Presenting a token of gift to the Guest of Honor Chief Minister of Mandalay by the Chief Minister Okaram Ibobi Singh of Imphal at the Sangai Fest -2013.

festival · wildlife

Felicitating the guest the Sangai Fest - 2013. 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 celebrated over t…

ceremony · bazaar

Items used in worship of indigenous deities of Manipur being sold in the Khwairamband Bazaar, the only market market in the world run only by women.

The largest open-air clothes market you ever saw! While many people spend ample of money on branded clothes from showrooms, others get it the original by buying second-hand clothes.

music · festival

One worries for the audience here - so violent and jerky is their head-banging! Metal comes to India's north-east...

festival · wildlife

Manipur Governor V Shanmiganathan inaugurates Sangai Festival 2015 at the Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre, Hapta Kangjeibung, Manipur.

festival · wildlife

Drums of Holi by Shree Shree Govindaji Nat Sankirtan during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

ceremony · farmland

Elderly women folk of bride's family prepare bedding for groom as part of the Manipuri wedding rituals in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.

sport · festival

Manipuri lads in full action at Mukna competition during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Manipuri wrestling is another highly popular and prestigious game played among the Manipuris. The game enjoyed royal patronage in the olden times.

sport

Manipuri lads play Khong Kangjei, indigenous game of Meiteis during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Like polo, Khong Kangjei, is also a very popular game for the Manipuris.

music

Rewben and son in action in Manipur! Rewben Mashangva also known as Guru Rewben Mashangva (born June 21, 1961) is a folk musician and singer from Manipur, India.

highway · river

Driving on Imphal Jiribam National Highway to Tamenglong in Manipur. National Highway 37 (NH-37) Imphal - Jiribam Road is a lifeline to people living in Manipur even after India won independence half a century ago.

crafts · festival

Large number of stalls selling handicrafts, handloom and other traditional products are set up during the Sangai festival, Manipur.

dance · festival

Children round up for Thabal Chongba during the Yaoshang festival in Manipur. One of the premier festivals of Manipur, Yaoshang is celebrated is celebrated on the full moon day of Phalguna and is one of the major festivals of this northeast…

dance · festival

Crowd gather to witness the Yaoshang festival, youth round up for a Thabal Chongba dance on occasion of Yaoshang festival, Manipur.

Christian community in Tamenglong district of Manipur sings Christmas songs at their church during Christmas season. Tamenglong is a small town, district headquarters of Tamenglong district in the state of Manipur in India.