Manipur

sport · old town

Zeliangrong people are one of the major indigenous mongoloid communities living in the tri-junction of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland in India. The term "Zeliangrong" refers to the Zeme, Liangmai and Rongmei Naga tribes combined together.

festival · dance

Traditional Thai dance known as "Ramayana dance drama" performed at the Sangai Festival 2013 by the Thai cultural troupes mesmerized the audience.

A live painting of Naga headhunter by Wungshung Shinglai at Tangkhul fresher's meet, TKLD 2017. The painting is a story of a brave Naga forefathers of Manipur Nagas.

ceremony · flowers

Bride making a flower garland for her groom which is known as 'Kundo' in local language for her wedding in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.

ceremony · flowers

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

Aerial View of Loktak Lake in Manipur State. Loktak Lake is the largest fresh water lake in Northeast India. It is located in the state of Manipur.

wildlife

Deer meat or venison being sold on the streets! The market-people pose for the camera in Senapati, Manipur, India.

ceremony · farmland

Manipuri singers and drummers perform Nata Sangkirtana, a dance that has now been given a UNESCO heritage status at a wedding ceremony in Manipur.

festival

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.

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.

festival · crafts

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

sport

Manipur recently hosted an international polo championship to popularise the game in India and rest of the world. The modern game of Polo has its roots in Manipur. Today, the sport is played professionally in over 16 countries.

sport · dance

Kartal Cholom dance troupe performing at Sangai festival in Manipur. Nupa Pala which is otherwise known as Kartal Cholom or Cymbal Dance is a characteristic of the Manipuri style of dance and music.

festival · dance

This Myanmar dancer performs a classical dance during the cultural show at Sangai Festival 2013, Manipur. Viewer Aung Myin tells us that this is not a "Nat dance". "She dances with Kong Gyi Thin khar (Mon)" (sic).

festival · dance

Thang-Ta : The highly skilled martial arts tradition is a direct legacy of Manipur's prolonged battles with neighbouring kingdoms. Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.

Young Manipuri girls demonstrate Thangi-Leiteng or 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 · wildlife

View of the crowd /visitors coming to see Manipur Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

festival · wildlife

Manipuri young girls demonstrate amazing martial art skills with sticks during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

festival · bazaar

Visitors visits various stalls set up during Sangai Festival in Manipur. 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.

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.

architecture

Earthquake victims live in tented accommodation provided by the government of India. Most of the victims live in open areas.

ceremony · livestock

Aimol tribe from Chandel district of Manipur performed during Sangai Festival in Manipur, India. Aimol tribes of India inhabit mainly in two districts of Manipur, one of the seven sister Northeastern states.