Manipur

festival · dance

Yaoshang is a festival celebrated in spring season starting from the full moon day of Lamda(March) for six whole days by the Manipuris living in the world. It is the Manipuri version of the famous Hindu festival, Holi.

festival · music

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 · 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.

dance · festival

Tug-of-war game for women at Citizen Club, Khurai, Soibam Leikai, Imphal, Manipur during Yaoshang Sports Meet. Annual Yaoshang Sports Meet has become a part of the Yaoshang/Holi Festival.

festival · music

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 · dance

Manipuri women singing Holi Pala during Yaoshang festival in Manipur residence of Thongam Biswanath, Khongnangpheidekpi, Singjamei, Imphal. Holi Pala are songs describing Krishna celebrating holi with Radha and Gopis in Vrindavan.

dance · festival

Drum is the soul of the Manipuri folk dance. Here Dhol Dholok Cholom is performed during the Holi festival. Dhol is a large drum used in Manipuri dance especially in religious occasions.

festival · sport

An round of adventure sport was organized by the Mountaineering and Tracking Association of Manipur. This formed part of the Sangai festival. Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital.

festival · wildlife

Ima Leishem Inaat Loishang presenting Khoyam Chatkoi at the last day of the Sangai festival.

festival · wildlife

Presenting handmade cocoon roses to the VIP guests at the Sangai festival. The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organized by Manipur Tourism Department, and is generally held from November 21 to 30 each year.

festival · wildlife

Presenting souvenir to the guest at the Sangai festival. The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organized by Manipur Tourism Department, and is generally held from November 21 to 30 each year.

dance · festival

Manipuri stick dance is a form of folk dance exclusive to the Meitei people of Manipur. It is a combination of both rhythm and skill. Encouraged by the kings of earlier times, the art has a ritualistic aspect.

Sadu Chiru waterfall is 15m high and came cascading down from thick tropical forest. Manipur (Kangleipak) About this sound pronunciation is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital.

festival · wildlife

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

Display of the finest handloom products from Churachandpur district at Sangai fest 2013. Churachandpur is the largest district in the Indian state of Manipur.

festival · wildlife

A rich cultural show by the Manipur state on the opening day of Sangai festival with the theme Manipur- Tourist destination through culture.

river · lake

Every year boat racing competition is held as a part of Sangai festival to promote the Manipur tourism at Loktak Lake.

festival · wildlife

Volunteers presenting cocoon roses or badges to the guest at Sangai Fest 2013. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.

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…

river · lake

Fishing is the main occupation of people living in Loktak Lake and smoked fish is the delicacy over there.

village · hills

In Manipur, cane and bamboo crafts was extensively practiced by practically every household in the valley and in the hills.

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…

bazaar · politics

Woman Power. The main feature of the markets of Manipur is that the peddlers and shopkeepers here, are all women.