Manipur

festival · wildlife

Shillong Chamber Choir sings 'Somebody love' during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

sport · festival

Manipuri ladies showcased classical Manipuri dance during 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.

music

King of Naga blues Guru Rewben Mashangva entertaining audiences at Sangai festival in Manipur.

festival · dance

Yaaosang is a festival celebrated in spring season starting from the full moon day of Lamda (March) for six whole days by the Manipuris living in the world. It is the Manipuri version of the famous Hindu festival, Holi.

music

Rongmei Naga woman from Manipur giving a folk song presentation in full traditional attire Langzin Pheisoi (wrap around) by Kakhulong Mathenmei Lunghammei during Annual Yaoshang Festival.

festival · dance

Gaidinllu house, Guilennei house, Lengsonnei house and Lubonnei house from Rongmei community passing a contingent during Yaoshang sports festival in Manipur.

festival · wildlife

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

festival · wildlife

The Sangai festival is an annual cultural festival organized by Manipur Tourism Department, and is generally held from November 21 to 30 each year.

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…

sport · festival

Yubi Lakpi is an indigenous game of Manipur, in simple word it mean 'snatching the coconut'. However it is very similar to modern ruby.

sport · farmland

Polo match in full swing at Mapal Kangjeibung ground, the match was between USA and India B(Manipur).

dance

Basanta Raas was composed by Maharaja Bhagyachandra(r. 1759--1798 CE). Manipuri dance is one of the major Indian classical dance forms. It originates from Manipur, a state in north-eastern India on the border with Burma.

aerial

Lovely shot of Imphal city, seen from atop, aerially. Manipur (Kangleipak) is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital.

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…

Manipuri woman clears away the minnows from his fishing net, and prepares the net for his next day's foray back onto Loktak Lake in Manipur, India

river · hills

Natural beauty the Sadu Chiru waterfall of Leimaram village Manipur. Sadu Chiru Waterfall is no doubt the most popular waterfall in Manipur.

river · lake

Phumdis are used by the local people for constructing their huts for fishing and other livelihood uses, and are inhabited by about 4000 people.

hills

The Dzukou Valley is a valley located at the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur. This valley is well known for its natural beauty.

politics · bazaar

Fish are preserved through such traditional methods as drying, smoking and salting. The oldest traditional way of preserving fish was to let the wind and sun dry it.

ceremony

HEIJINGPOT: On the day of Heijingpot, in the morning or afternoon, the groom's family along with relatives and guests visit the bride's family with fruit and food items (specially for the Bride and her friends).

festival · sport

A fashion parade performed by Aruna Academy of Creative Arts at Manipur Sangai Tourism Festival 2013 at Boat Palace compound, Imphal.

sport · festival

Manipuri ladies showcased classical Manipuri dance during 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.

dance · music

Choreographed Pung Cholom presented by Manipuri 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.