Nagaland

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.

ceremony · farmland

The Sumi or Sema Naga is one of the major Naga tribes in Nagaland, India. The Sumis mainly inhabit the Zunheboto district, although many have migrated outside Nagaland for work and education.The Sumis practised headhunting like other Naga t…

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.

music · festival

The Final Surrender band from Bangalore performing during the Hornbill International Rock Contest at Indira Gandhi stadium, Hockey Ground, Kohima, Nagaland.

festival · music

Kuki Naga tribe performing at the Hornbill Fest 2013,the tribe were performing a song which is performed during Mimkuut festival . The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with appreciation and fervor.

farmland · festival

Naga kids full of Christmas fervor at Night Bazar 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.

farmland · festival

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.

music

SOZ BEATZ from Nagaland presenting at NagaFest.... Beatboxing is a form of vocal percussion primarily involving the art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical sounds using one's mouth, lips, tongue, and voice.

forest · village

As part of the 'Khonoma Green Village Project' (KGVP) supported by the Union Ministry of Tourism and Culture, eco-tourism is being promoted in Khonoma village.

forest · village

Dense mountain forest in Khonoma village, Nagaland. Khonoma village is the first green village in India.

festival · ceremony

Yimchungru tribe performed an item of Millet harvesting during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heriatge village, Nagaland. The Yimchungrua believe that each male has six souls and each woman has five.

hills · festival

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.

dance · hills

Ao tribe performed a folk dance known as Tenem Sungjok during the Hornbill Festival at Kisama village , Nagaland. This dance is performed during all the major festivals of the Aos.

river · crafts

Wooden crafts, handloom and other traditional Naga items displayed for sale at Nagaland Emporium in Dimapur, Nagaland. Dimapur is the largest city in Nagaland, India. In the Middle Ages, it was the capital of the Dimasa Kachari rulers.

village · old town

Food stalls and morungs of different Naga tribes set up during Hornbill Festival at Kisama, Nagaland. The morung, or youth dormitory, used to be an essential part of Naga life.

festival · hills

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

music · hills

Anching Re're a folk song performed by Garo tribe of Nagaland during Hornbill Festival at Kisama village. This is a popular Garo song sung by young boys and girls recalling the past memories.

This market in Dimapur, Nagaland, India, offers you a wide choice of menu for your dinner today! You can opt to carry back a healthy chicken and cook it the way you like, or you could opt for a packet of live frogs and do with them as you w…

festival · old town

All cultural troupes gather at the main arena at Naga Heritage village during Hornbill Festival. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.

bazaar · festival

The Night Bazar is a gala treat for the night revelers during Hornbill Festival. It is a night carnival to celebrate the festive atmosphere in Nagaland. The Night Bazar is another important aspect of the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.

hills · festival

Different tribes from Nagaland sitting at the main arena during the Hornbill Fest. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.