Manipur

festival · music

The drum, by itself, enjoys a privilege in the dances of Manipur. There are several kinds of drums, each intended for a particular occasion. The festival of Holi, in spring, is the real time for drum dances, such as Dhol Cholom.

festival · wildlife

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

river · lake

To promote the tourism of Manipur, a local boat racing is held during Sangai festival every year with the organized help of Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association, Film Forum Manipur, Bishnupur District Canoeing and kayaking Assoc…

festival · dance

Thailand dace troupes performing a classical dance at Manipur's Sangai fest 2013. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.

politics · festival

Organisers present Sangai mementos to the Chief Guest, President and Guests of Honour of the inaugural ceremony of the Manipur Sangai Festival'13.

festival · wildlife

Presenting souvenir to the Guest of Honor by Manipur Tourism Department during the Sangai Fest - 2013.

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

Man sits calmly and patiently near the lake side waiting for fish to be caught in a fishing rod.

festival · wildlife

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

dance · festival

Manipuri ladies performing an ethnic dance,presently known as 'Maibi dance' at the Sangai Fest'13. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.

festival · crafts

Every year the Government of Manipur, Spearheaded by the Tourism Department, celebrates the Manipur Sangai Festival from 21st to 30th of November.

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…

politics · river

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

music

The perfect collage of various rhythms and beats of traditional Manipuri drums, supported by other instruments like violin, flute, sitar and musical effects performed by renowned musical group Rhythms of Manipur during Sangai Festival in Ma…

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.

dance · festival

Hal Ngai Lam - The word 'Hal Ngai' is a Thadou - Kuki word which literally means 'Needed to be fixed' therefore Hal Ngai means mixture of different dances. This dance is performed by Thado tribe of Kuki clan.

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.

crafts

Zeliangrong women weaving their traditional Pheisoi (wrapper)on a Loin Loom in Manipur. The loin loom or the back strap loom is an ingeniously simple device. Most of the parts are made from bamboo and wood.

dance

Young Manipuri boys demonstrate types of Thang ta during Sangai festival in Manipur. Ta-Kousaba: This dance mainly involves the use of the spear and is performed in an open area.

People visit church on Christmas eve in Tamenglong, Manipur.

festival · music

Tribal lad from Manipur sings Manipuri song during Orange Festival in Tamenglong. The orange festival cum craft exhibition is meant to facilitate the socio-economic upliftment of the people of this district, which is still experiencing the…

festival · dance

Lianda Folk and Classical Academy from Manipur dance religious Surya Pranam during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Surya Namaskara is a common sequence of asanas.

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King of Naga Blues Guru Rewben Mashangva performs during Tamenglong Orange Festival in Manipur.