Manipur

The Chothe tribe is one of the Old Kuki group of clans of the Kuki people found in some parts of Manipur, India. Some historians and anthropologists had recorded them as "Purums" which is a misnomer.

festival · wildlife

The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010. The state animal of Manipur, the Sangai Deer, being the inspiration for the name.

festival · wildlife

Manipuri folk singers sing the epic love story of "Khamba Thoibi" during Sangai festival in Manipur.

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

HEIJINGPOT: On the day of Heijingpot, in the morning or afternoon, the groom's family along with relatives and guests visit the bride's family with fruit and food items (specially for the Bride and her friends).

People buying second hand clothes in Dimapur. while many people spend lots of money on best brands in from showrooms, others get it the original by buying second-hand clothes. One can find anything you need at a very low-cost price.

Manipur·highway

एक मणिपुरी नाई लू कोकपा समारोह में एक छोटी लड़की का सिर मुंडवा रहा है। लू कोकपा या मुंडन संस्कार इस मान्यता के कारण किया जाता है कि शिशु के जन्म के समय जो बाल होते हैं, वे वास्तव में पिछले जन्म के अवांछित गुणों को धारण करते हैं। इसलिए शिशु…

festival · wildlife

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

politics · festival

His Excellency U Ye Mint, Chief Minister of Mandalay region, Mayanmar. Organisers present Sangai mementos to the Chief Guest, President and Guests of Honour of the inaugural ceremony of the Manipur Sangai Festival'13.

river · lake

A man in Manipur clears away the minnows from his fishing net, and prepares the net for his next day's foray back onto Loktak Lake in Manipur, India.

festival · wildlife

Manipuri folk singers sing the epic love story of "Khamba Thoibi" during Sangai festival in Manipur.

ceremony

Manipuri Brahmin or priest performs ‘Havan’ or ‘Homa’ ritual during Mundan ceremony in Manipur.

festival · wildlife

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

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.

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 World's only largest lake with floating islands where people live with their family.They use a long boat (Canoe)carved out of a single log of wood to come into nearby city and purchase things.

ceremony

Groom's family members arrive at bride's residence for Heijingpot as part of the wedding rituals in Manipur.

dance

Khmer classical dance troupe performs during Sangai festival in Manipur. Khmer people are the predominant ethnic group in Cambodia, accounting for approximately 90% of the 15.2 million people in the country.

bazaar · hills

Cheirao ching, the hill which everybody in manipur wants to climb on the day of Cheiraoba(the New Year day) of the Manipuris.It is also believe to be a sacred place for Manipuris.

bazaar · industry

Everyday life in the scenic hill state of Manipur, showcasing a bustling roadside market set against a backdrop of lush green mountains.

festival

Tetseo Sisters from Nagaland performing live at Palace Compound during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Tetseo Sisters are devoted to the art and tradition of the folk music of Chakhesang tribe.

festival · temple

The five day festival of Yaoshang (Holi) ends spectacularly with Halangkar. The final day event take place at an open field adjacent to the Shree Shree Bijoy Govinda Temple at Sagolband.