Manipur

dance

Nupi Pala is a term that counterpart to Nupa dance. That means it is a kind of Kirtan performed by female in sitting position with mandira`s i.e.small cymbals in hand.

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.

aerial · hills

Shot of Imphal city taken from a hill top - aerial view. Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital.

Shaheed Minar is in memory of the Meitei martyrs who sacrificed their lives while fighting with British in 1891. Manipur (Kangleipak) about this sound pronunciation is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital.

festival · wildlife

An evening rush at Sangai Festival 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…

dance · music

The adventure club Manipur had even organised zorbing at the Sangai Fest'13. 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.

Old Manipuri sorting out fishes for dehydration and preservation Smoked fish and fermented fish is an important part of the people of Manipur. Fish are preserved through such traditional methods as drying, smoking and salting.

river · lake

Indigenous people of Loktak Lake depend upon lake for fishing and many other purposes. Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater (sweet) lake in India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mas…

river · lake

Indigenous people of Loktak Lake depend upon lake for fishing and many other purposes. Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater (sweet) lake in India, also called the only Floating lake in the world due to the floating phumdis (heterogeneous mas…

river · lake

Phumdis covering most part of the Loktak lake,Manipur. 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,…

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.

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.

sport · music

Dhol Cholom, a dynamic drum dance of Manipur performed by men and characterised by energetic drumming, accompanied by complex rhythms and cross rhythms, jumps and aerial leaps at Sangai festival in Manipur.

sport · festival

Dhol Cholom, a dynamic drum dance of Manipur performed by men and characterised by energetic drumming, accompanied by complex rhythms and cross rhythms, jumps and aerial leaps at Sangai festival in Manipur.

festival · wildlife

The closing ceremony of Sangai Festival ended with a ceremonial conch blowing followed by a colourful dance and Pena musicians in Manipur. Pena (a.k.a Bana, Bena, or Tingtelia) is a bowed lute found in North East India and Bangladesh.

flowers

Jackfruit is a tree that can grow up to 9-21 m (70 ft) tall, with evergreen, alternate, glossy and leathery leaves to 22.5 cm (9 in) in length. Jack fruit is one of the largest edible fruit of the world.

sport

Manipur recently hosted an international polo championship to popularise the game in India and rest of the world. The modern game of Polo has its roots in Manipur. Today, the sport is played professionally in over 16 countries.

festival · dance

Manipuri women folk perform Leishem jagoi during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

festival · wildlife

Manipuri cultural troupe performs a fantastic stick dance during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

festival · wildlife

Manipuri lads perform a fantastic stick dance during Sangai Festival in Manipur. The Sangai Festival, previously known as the Tourism festival, was renamed in 2010.

music · festival

Ringmei singer sings love song 'i zian ne' during Orange Festival in Tamenglong, Manipur. vi Jo Jo Jason at Neneu on-stage performance during Orange Festival on 9 Dec 2015.