Manipur

festival · crafts

Sangai Festival "Time Waits When Manipur Celebrates" 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…

dance · music

Choreographed Pung Cholom by Tapasya - A Centre for Performing Arts during Sangai festival in Manipur. The Pung cholom is a Manipuri dance. It is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and Classical Manipuri dance.

sport · festival

Manipuri ladies showcase a classical Manipuri dance during the Sangai Festival in Manipur. With Manipur also known as “Little Paradise on earth”, using it as the setting for a festival is a natural choice.

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Young women from Manipur walk the ramp confidently with designers' outfits during Orange Festival in Tamenglong, Manipur.

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Introductory round - Orange Festival beauty pageant, Tamenglong. Young women from Manipur walk the ramp confidently to win Miss Orange Festival beauty title during Orange Festival in Tamenglong, Manipur.

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Young women from Manipur walk the ramp confidently to win Miss Orange Festival beauty title during Orange Festival in Tamenglong, Manipur.

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 · wildlife

A view of the crowd /visitors coming to see 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.

festival · wildlife

Visitors from all parts of the state roll in to witness annual Sangai festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

music · festival

Manipuri folk singer sings 'Manipur Sana leimayon' during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

Christian community in Tamenglong district of Manipur sings Christmas songs at their church during Christmas season. Tamenglong is a small town, district headquarters of Tamenglong district in the state of Manipur in India.

highway · river

Driving on Imphal Jiribam National Highway to Tamenglong in Manipur. National Highway 37 (NH-37) Imphal - Jiribam Road is a lifeline to people living in Manipur even after India won independence half a century ago.

Kangsoi (boiled food) is basically the most famous food in Manipur, because it is simple to make, very healthy and nutritious.

Kanglayen Nganam or dried mushroom salad ready to serve in Manipur. Ingredients : • Kanglayen (a kind of dried mushroom) • Dry red chillies • Maroi-napakpi (chives) • Ngari (fermented fish) • Salt Process : • Soak kanglayen in water for 5 m…

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.

dance

Pumpkin Crew is a hip-hop dance crew (group) founded by pioneer B-boys and Popper of Manipur.

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.

festival · wildlife

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.

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Evening shot of Khurkhul village, Manipur. We witness the sky turning reddish as the sunset sets. Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital.

festival · wildlife

Orange plants and other traditional items like Manipuri mekhlas and shawls on sale at Sangai festival.

Conch blowers blow their conch to mark the beginning of polo match between U.S.A and India, at &th Manipur Polo International 2013.

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