Manipur

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.

ceremony · farmland

A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire. It is just the same for the people of 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.

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.

village · architecture

A Manipuri man surveys site at Tabungkhok village that collapsed in an earthquake in Manipur. The tremor that shook the Northeastern states and West Bengal on January 4 must be treated as an urgent wake-up call.

dance

Performance of the Martial arts at the opening day of the 7th Polo Tournament Manipur. Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.

ceremony · farmland

For any bride, her bridal attire is an important part of the wedding. A Manipuri Hindu bride wears a dress called potloi, which is usually red and consists of layers of heavily starched cotton cloth, embellished with mirrors, beads and sequ…

festival · dance

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.

festival · wildlife

Tangkhul Naga dance troupe performs a War dance during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Tangkhul tribes are the inhabitants of Ukhrul district in Manipur. The name of this tribe is derived from the Meities who are said to be their neighbours.

dance

Pumpkin Crew is a hip-hop dance crew (group) founded by pioneer B-boys and Popper of Manipur.

festival

Young women from Manipur walk the ramp confidently with their traditional costumes to win Miss Orange Festival beauty title during Orange Festival in Tamenglong, Manipur.

festival · wildlife

Lianda Folk and Classical Academy from Manipur put up religious dance 'Surya Pranam' during Sangai Festival in Manipur.

ceremony

A Manipuri mother bathes her daughter after she gets her hairs shaved during Lu Kokpa or Mundan ceremony.

street food · ceremony

In the name of festivals like Diwali and Ningol Chakouba, a number of young people indulge in gambling with the likes of ‘Lagao Khaoba’, ‘Housie’ and ‘Lottery’ in almost all localities.

dance

Yet-Thang Oi-Thang Yannaba - This fight involves great skill and proficiency as each dancer handles two swords simultaneously. This martial art form is used in battles but has been stylised for stage presentations.

festival · dance

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.

Young Manipuri boys demonstrate Thang ta, ancient martial arts of Manipur during Sangai festival in Manipur. Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.

festival · wildlife

Thangkhul Naga and Maring traditional houses displayed during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

festival · dance

Rongmei Naga woman from Manipur giving a folk song presentation in full traditional attire Langzin Pheisoi (wrap around) by Kakhulong Mathenmei Lunghammei during Annual Yaoshang Festival.

dance · festival

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.

festival · dance

Manipuri elders singing Holi Pala during Yaoshang festival in Manipur. Holi Pala are songs describing Krishna celebrating holi with Radha and Gopis in Vrindavan.

festival · wildlife

Dashavatar dance depicts the 10 incarnations of the Hindu god Vishnu performed to classical music.

festival · wildlife

Samudra Poton by Gourangalila & Sansenba Arist Association cultural dances showcased during the closing ceremony of the Sangai festival The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organized by Manipur Tourism Department, and is gener…