Nagaland

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.

hills · river

Yikhum village is located in Wokha district of Nagaland state in India. Home of Lothas having a total geographical area of 1628 Sq.

old town · architecture

The Chakhesang Morung stands as a vibrant “living museum,” offering visitors an immersive glimpse into the cultural richness of the Chakhesang Naga tribe.

festival · ceremony

This is what you have all been waiting for - our film on the Hornbill Festival 2013! As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys. There is a buzz in the air.

Common Jackals walking through forest in Nagaland, India. The Common Jackal (Lupus not Canis aureus aureus), also known as the Persian or Turkestan Jackal is a subspecies of golden jackal native to Middle Asia, Afghanistan, northwestern Ind…

festival · sport

The Naga chilly eating contest is one of the hottest and firiest contests at the Hornbill Festival - just the thought of it sends ones' digestion racing the next morning! The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that w…

village · old town

Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India. Historically, the Nagas are known as headhunters and have always been brave warriors.

industry

People cutting a big rock into smaller stone blocks in Nagaland in North East India. The labourers use chisel and hammer to break a large rock and cut it into small blocks. Nagaland is a state in the far north-eastern part of India.

festival · hills

Handicraft and handloom products are display at various stalls for sale during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heriatge village. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

politics

Viewer discretion advised due to possible graphic content. A man, accused of raping a girl, was beaten to death (March 5) after being pulled out of a jail by a mob at Dimapur in Nagaland.

river · hills

The Doyang River is one of the most important, biggest and longest river located in the Wokha District of Nagaland. It is called as Dzu or Dzulu by the Angamis, the natives of Wokha.

river

Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers. In the heart of the town there is an old relic of the Dimasa Kachari Kingdom which speaks about the once prosperous era.

music · ceremony

Bhunmnyu Cultural Troupe representing Phom Naga tribe singing a folk song which is a blessing song during Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village in Nagaland. Phom is one of the major tribes inhabiting Longleng district of Nagaland.

village · ceremony

A traditional stone pulling competition at Viswema during the Hornbill festival on 2nd December at Viswema village, were one get to see the Chief Minister of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio enjoying the ceremony and taking pictures.

hills · festival

Changun Cultural Society, Tuensang representing Chang tribe of Nagaland presenting a cultivation song 'Sekmou chemmoubu otuang onut uring Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage village, Nagaland.

wildlife · birds

Dzulhami Village Cultural Troupe representing Chakhesang tribe of Nagaland presenting a festival song during Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage village, Nagaland.

festival · hills

Dzulhami Village Cultural Troupe representing Chakhesang tribe of Nagaland presenting Dzulha folk song during Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage village, Nagaland.

festival · hills

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

festival · hills

Calling all the cultural troupes present at the Hornbill Festival for a unity dance. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

village · ceremony

Stone pulling ceremony at Viswema village, Nagaland. The Angami folks in traditional attire pushing and chanting traditional tune at the ceremony.

hills · dance

Colourful dance performed by Zeliang tribe from Peren district of Nagaland. Zeliang tribe dance with perfect co-ordination holding Pied Hornbill feathers in their hands and following the drum beats.

sport · festival

An indigenous game demonstrated by Mech Kachari Cultural Troupe at the Hornbill Fest 2013. The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with appreciation and fervor.

festival

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.