Manipur

dance · music

Nupa Pala which is otherwise known as Kartal Cholom or Cymbal Dance is a characteristic of the Manipuri style of dance and music. The initial movements of this dance are soft and serene , gradually gathering momentum.

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…

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.

river · industry

Local Manipuris collect sand from a river, one bucketful at a time, for use in construction work, from a local stream.

festival · ceremony

Meitei Hindus perform rituals at Kand Chingba or Rath yatra procession on the streets o Imphal in Manipur, India. Rath-Yatra or Kangchingba is a festival of Meitei Hindus.

river

Ningthoukhong Canal, which acts as a necessary water supply for the Loktak Hydro Power Project, also acts as a fishing reservoir for Manipuris. This woman pulls in her net, collects a meager catch and casts out again.

sport · festival

Youth participating at an adventure sport during Sangai festival in Manipur. Sumo wrestling, rope bridge walk, Zorbing and other games and sports was a part of the Sangai Festival.

wildlife · aerial

Keibul Lamjao national park features a wide spread of floating plants known as phumdi. This is a lovely aerial establishing view of the lake system.

Home cook Manipuri women slices brinjal, taro, squash, onion and potato to prepare pakora at her residence in Manipur.

dance · music

This is the origin of Kom People in Manipur and the dance of flower. They celebrate with dance and sings with music. This is actually the celebration of Youths.

Young Manipuri boys all set to perform pride of Manipur 'Thang ta' during Sangai festival in Manipur. The performers salute teachers, elders and audiences before performance.

forest · hills

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.

river · lake

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

Choreographic presentation of Thang-ta by Thangta-ta and Cultural Research academy, Manipur during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Thang-ta is an inseperable element of the history of Manipur.

ceremony · festival

Different takes of dishes are being prepared on the occasion of Sajibu Cheiraoba, which is offered to Gods and then all the family get together for a feast.

Here is the recipe of famous Manipuri spicy stir fry Soibum or fermented bamboo shoot known for its taste and aroma. It is quite smelly before it is cooked, but after it is fully cooked, you will not be able to resist until you taste it.

festival · dance

Halangkar Brajmai Sabis perform last dance of Yaoshang or Holi festival at Shree Shree Bijoy Govinda Temple in Manipur. The five day festival of Yaoshang (Holi) ends spectacularly with Halangkar.

Mourners offer cash to the bereaved family as a token of love at Shradh/death ceremony in Manipur.

festival · dance

Enthusiastic Manipuri girls taking part at balloon bursting competition during Yaoshang festival in Manipur.

hills · music

Guru Rewben Mashangva - King of Naga blues performed his own compose song which he dedicate to various females: "Princess of the mountain, princess of the valley, princess of the fountain.

festival · wildlife

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

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.

river

Sadu Chiru Waterfall, also known as Leimaram Waterfall, surrounded by dense green vegetation. Water flows down layered rock formations, creating a wide cascading wall effect.