Nagaland

festival · ceremony

Greased pole climbing is a part of Hornbill Festival, Nagaland. The bamboo poles are smeared with pig fat and sand, to make the going all the more challenging.

hills · festival

Participants waiting for their turn at the greased pole climbing competition at the Hornbill Festival. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

festival · wildlife

Thang-ta or huyen lallong is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur. In the Manipuri language, thang means sword and ta means spear. As its name implies, the sword and spear are the primary weapons in thang-ta.

architecture · railway

City Tower is the main landmark of Dimapur city. Most of the open concerts, protests and Gospel crusades etc., take place in this area. It is situated at circular road in the heart of Dimapur city, Nagaland.

festival · farmland

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.

festival · farmland

"The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists.

festival · ceremony

"The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists.

festival · farmland

Stick Juggling by Manipuri boy at Hornbill festival in Nagaland "The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists.…

hills · festival

Major tribes of Nagaland - Garo, Ao, Zeliang, Sumi, Chakesang, Angami shouting their War Cries as a mark of welcome and respect to Chief guests of the function, Zhaleo Rio, Parliamentary Secretary for Urban Development during Hornbill Festi…

music · river

A young Naga girl sings 'Your Song' cover by Elton John at a charity concert organised by Alobo Naga and his team to promote young talents from Nagaland at The Garden restaurant in Dimapur, Nagaland.

festival · hills

Folk song performed by Garo tribe during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

festival · dance

Pochury tribe performing folk dance and song known as U-h in Pochury language during Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village, Kisama - Nagaland.

hills · festival

Performance by Garo tribe during the Hornbill Festival. A'King Nokma a folk item is presented by Garo tribe. Garo tribe are represented by Garo Historical and Cultural society, Dimapur.

festival · hills

Hornbill music festival gets kick-started in Nagaland Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India.

old town · hills

Sumi youth in a sporting spirit enjoying playing their indigenous game at Hornbill Festival, the game is similar to the modern game known as "ring ga ring ga roses" were each one will hold their hands and make a circle at the end.

village · festival

A unique Yimchunger Morung or traditional house on display at the Hornbill festival in Nagaland, 2013. Yimchunger is one of the minor Naga tribes of Nagaland.

festival · hills

The Chakhesang celebrates seven festival out of which the Sekrenyi is one among them.The Chakhesang tribesmen sing, dance and merry make during these festival. Chakhesang is a Naga tribe found in Nagaland, India.

village · old town

The Sangtams are a Naga tribe living in the Tuensang and Kiphire districts of Nagaland. Like many other tribal groups in Northeast India, they practice jhum, or shifting cultivation.

festival · hills

All the Naga tribe gathers to welcome the chief guest at the Hornbill Fest. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

festival · sport

Rengma Naga showing the way they celebrate the Ngada Festival during the Hornbill Festival 2013 .Ngada Festival celebrated after the harvest at the end of November.

hills · festival

Chang Naga tribe showing its traditional way of pulling the log at Hornbill festival 2013. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

hills · festival

The Ao are a Naga people of Nagaland in north-east India. Their main territory is from Tsula (Dikhu) Valley (in the east) to Tsurang (Disai) Valley (in the west) in Mokokchung District.

festival · farmland

With 90% of the people following Christianity, Nagaland celebrates Christmas with full zeal and excitement. This is the Night Bazaar of the state where people from all sects are busy shopping for the festival.