Manipur

Persicaria odorata, the Vietnamese coriander, is an herb whose leaves are used in Southeast Asian cooking. In North-East India, Manipur state this herb is known as Phak-Phai.

dance · ceremony

Lai Haraoba is one of the oldest ritualistic theatres of the world jealously preserved by the Meitei community of Manipur with utmost awe and sanctity. The entire community participates in it with complete devotion.

dance · ceremony

Manipuri Raas Lila lead dancer performs certain rituals with Hindu priest before the start of Raas Lila dance in Manipur.

festival · wildlife

Machu Taret ki Mashek Mangaal is based on the different aspects of Manipur as colourful as the 'Seven colours choreography of light'. This dance is choreographed by Pukhrambam Dhanajit Singh and music by N.

bazaar

Neck pieces and vegetables being sold at a market shed in Tamenglong district, Manipur.

ceremony · farmland

Family members and relatives of newly wed couple receiving cash as a blessing from elders at a wedding ceremony in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.

sport · farmland

The grand opening of the 7th Manipur Polo International Match during the Manipur Sangai Festival 2013 at the Historic Polo Ground also called as the Mapal Kangjeibung.

festival · hills

New Jalukie cultural group present the Zeliang tribe and the way they cultivate and harvest at the Hornbill Festival.

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.

music

Naba Volcano is a famous playback singer of Manipur. He has a long list of hit Manipuri film and modern songs.

festival · wildlife

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

festival · sport

Mairembam Prithviraj Parliamentary Secretary Tourism Youth Affairs and Sports delivering speech at the Sangai Fest - 2013 Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21…

festival · music

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

ceremony

During weddings of the Meiteis of Manipur, offerings are made to the gods of the locality or village. The things required for the offering are brought by the bridegroom's family on the day of the wedding.

Smoked fish and fermented fish is an important part of the people of Manipur. Fish are preserved through such traditional methods as drying, smoking and salting.

river · lake

Fishing is the means of sustenance for the people living near the Loktak Lake. Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater (sweet) lake in India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mass of veg…

river · lake

Loktak Lake, 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 organic matters at various stages of decomposition) on it, i…

festival · farmland

The Kom are one of the Tibeto-Burman speaking tribes mainly found in Manipur, North-East India. They are scattered over all the districts of Manipur. They are a sub-tribe of Komrem/Komhrem.

Domestic fowl with massive cock's combs, bred for eating. They are a jolly wide healthier than the broiler chickens of cooped up poultry farms in north India, not being pumped with anti-biotics.

hills

The Dzukou Valley is a valley located at the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur. This valley is well known for its natural beauty.

ceremony · farmland

Groom performs rituals before the wedding asking God's blessings to give health, wealth and prosperity for the new couple in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.