Manipur

festival · wildlife

Decoration done with colorful lights in BOAT at Sangai Fest'13. Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organised by Manipur Tourism Department on every year from November 21 to 30.

hills · highway

A beautiful waterfall in Leimaram also known as the Sadu Chiru waterfall, Manipur. Sadu Chiru Waterfall is no doubt the most popular waterfall in Manipur.

festival · crafts

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

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, (Manipuri Mayek 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 decompo…

river · lake

Loktak Lake, (Manipuri Mayek 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 decompo…

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…

hills · snow

The Dzukou Valley also called the valley of flowers is located along the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur, stretching from the Southern end of Kohima district of Nagaland.

hills · flowers

The Dzukou Valley also called the valley of flowers is located along the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur, stretching from the Southern end of Kohima district of Nagaland.

festival · wildlife

Drummers at the Sangai festival mesmerized the audience. The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organized by Manipur Tourism Department, held from November 21 to 30.

Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. Its people include the Meitei, Pangal (Muslims), Naga, and Kuki,Zomi and Gorkhali (Nepali) who speak different languages of branches of the Tibeto-Burman fami…

Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. Its people include the Meitei, Pangal (Muslims), Naga, and Kuki,Zomi and Gorkhali (Nepali) who speak different languages of branches of the Tibeto-Burman fami…

dance · music

Choreographed Pung Cholom (dance of dhols) 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.

festival · dance

People gather to witness the Yaoshang festival and youth round up for the Thabal dance during the festival in Manipur.

dance · music

Choreographed Pung Cholom by Manipuri Cultural Folks during Sangai festival in Manipur. The Pung cholom is a Manipuri dance. It is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and Classical Manipuri dance.

festival · river

Guru Rewben Mashangva performs during Orange festival in Tamenglong, Manipur. 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 "Pov…

festival · music

Ringmei love song 'i zian ne' performed during Orange Festival in Tamenglong, Manipur. The orange festival cum craft exhibition is meant to facilitate the socio-economic upliftment of the people of this district, which is still experiencing…

ceremony · flowers

Jasminum multiflorum or Kundo flowers growing in Manipur, India. In Indian mythology, Kunda/kundo is known for its whiteness.

ceremony

Manipuri folks perform holy act to a Manipuri girl during her Mundan Ceremony in Manipur. The Lu Kokpa or Mundan ceremony is performed because of a belief that the hairs that the baby is born with, actually carries the undesired traits of t…

After being on fast for nearly 16 years in protest against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, Irom Sharmila ends her hunger strike. She tastes honey to symbolically end the fast.

ceremony

Potloi is the wedding dress of Manipuri brides. Potloi is a cylindrical skirt usually comes in red, pink and green colours.

livestock · industry

Swabbing floor of the rooms and courtyards using mud and cow dung is common in Manipur state of North Eastern India. But this practice is no longer prevalent in houses with concrete floors.

sport · festival

Manipuri lads in full action at Mukna competition during Sangai Festival in Manipur. Manipuri wrestling is another highly popular and prestigious game played among the Manipuris. The game enjoyed royal patronage in the olden times.