Manipur

festival · wildlife

Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.In the Manipuri language, thang means sword and ta means spear, referring to the art's primary weapons.

river · lake

Women along with men fish in Loktak lake and are mainly given the job of smoking, drying and fermenting the fish.

wildlife · forest

Must visit place of Manipur the Keibul Lamjoa National Park, the beautiful shot of sun ray passing through the trees at the Park.

Thang-ta is a martial arts of Manipur and is seldom seen performed by a woman. Choreographic presentation of Thang-ta by Thangta-ta and Cultural Research Academy, Manipur during Sangai Festival in Manipur.

Manipuri youth demonstrate Thang ta (Manipuri martial arts) during Sangai festival in Manipur. Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.

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.

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.

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.

dance

Manipuri dancers perform Ta Khousaba or Spear dance during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Ta-Kousaba: This dance mainly involves the use of the spear and is performed in an open area.

Christian community in Tamenglong district of Manipur sings Christmas folk songs and dance during Christmas social gathering night. Tamenglong is a small town, district headquarters of Tamenglong district in the state of Manipur in India.

festival

Various types of eatable items to offer God during Cheiraba or Manipuri New year. During the festival, people clean and decorate their houses and prepare special festive dishes which are first offered to various deities.

dance

Manipuri girl gets adorns a beautiful phanek along with a traditional blouse for her first Lai Haraoba dance. Phanek is a handwoven dress like a sarong and is most commonly worn by Manipuri women. It’s a wraparound skirt-like dress.

ceremony · farmland

Guests sit on floor (traditional Manipuri style) to eat wedding feast at a Manipuri wedding in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.

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

bazaar

Colourful readymade clothes being sold at a market in Tamenglong, Manipur. Women try these clothes and check which fit them better.

sport · festival

Youth participating at an adventurous sports like motor bike race, Go karting at Sangai festival in Manipur. Sumo wrestling, rope bridge walk, Zorbing and other games and sports was also a part of the Sangai Festival.

dance · festival

Dance dance troupe perform Monohra dance during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Monohra is a southern style and one of the oldest Thai dance drama.

festival · crafts

Manipuri models walking the ramp by showcasing the different styles of ethnic wear at Sangai Festival fashion show 2013..

festival · dance

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.

dance · sport

Manipuri girls participating at the spoon race competition during the annual Yaoshang sports festival in Manipur. Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet has become a part of the Yaoshang/Holi Festival.

dance · sport

Manipuri lads taking part in Men's double badminton match during annual Yaoshang festival in Manipur. Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet has become a part of the Yaoshang/Holi Festival.

fort · dance

Mass number of people participating in the torch lighting relay from Kangla Fort during Yaoshang festival in Manipur. During the torch relay all the clubs gathered at Kangla Fort and bring their torch for their own club.