Manipur

music · festival

Dynamic drum dances of Manipur, performed by men and characterised by energetic drumming, accompanied by complex rhythms and cross rhythms, jumps and aerial leaps.

hills · highway

The history of Imphal Polo ground is old as history of Manipur. The cradle of polo game or Sagol Kangei, as known locally, through centuries of Meitei civilization, Mapal Kangjeibung, the historic polo ground, rectangular in shape, is situa…

river · lake

Manipur, all rivers and rivulets, except for handful converge and meet at Loktak Lake. Like faithful, on pilgrimage; they run the length of the coarse mountain beds, collecting along the way- sediments and fertile soil before laying it at t…

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

Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as (common) water hyacinth, is an aquatic plant native to the Amazon basin, and is often considered a highly problematic invasive species outside its native range.

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.

music · ceremony

Experience the vibrant spiritual rhythm of Nata Sankirtana, a sacred traditional performance from Manipur, presented by a group of young Manipuri boys.

sport · festival

Yubi lakpi is a traditional game of Manipur. It has some similarities with rugby and is played with a coconut covered in oil. Yubi lakpi is a seven-a-side traditional football game played in Manipur, India, using a coconut.

sport

Sumo wrestling organised by the Adventure club of Manipur. Sumo is a competitive full-contact wrestling sport where a rikishi (wrestler) attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring (dohyō) or to touch the ground with anything…

festival · wildlife

Shillong Chamber Choir performs 'Something Stupid' during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

sport · festival

Thang ta, the traditional martial arts from Manipur showcased during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.

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Thang-Ta is a special martial art developed by the Manipuries of North East India. Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur.

A top fashion show, filled with aspirants and young fashionistas take place at the Orange Festival in Tamenglong, Manipur, India.

ceremony · farmland

Manipuri groom gets white or yellow clay tilak which is called 'chandon', from the forehead to the tip of the nose, for wedding in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.

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Female players or practitioners from Manipur demonstrating the famous martial arts Thang- Ta during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The art of Thang-Ta represents an ancient and remarkable tradition of Manipur.

dance · festival

Tangkhul Naga dance troupe performs a War dance during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Tangkhul tribes are the inhabitants of Ukhrul district in Manipur. The name of this tribe is derived from the Meities who are said to be their neighbours.

Christian community in Tamenglong district of Manipur sings Christmas carol 'Joy To the World' during Christmas social gathering night.

dance

Diverse religious influences are visible in the toys of Manipur which consist of beautiful dolls and toys of straw and clay. The most popular figure is the representations of Lord Krishna and of local deities and dancing figures.

The indigenous people of the state of Manipur are very fond of taking this fungus (locally known as Uchina) as a culinary items since olden days.

Final 10 contestants being selected during the annual beauty pageant Miss Manipur 2017 in India.

The Tangkhul people belong to the Mongoloid race that came from the East and this has been agreed by all the Tangkhul.

festival · dance

Dance troupe from Thailand performs at 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.