Nagaland

village · forest

View of St. John Evangelist church in Khonoma village, Nagaland. 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.

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.

river · forest

Like river otters, innocent village children sunbathe, take cartwheels to launch themselves into the river for a bath and generally enjoy themselves on the sandy banks of the Dhansiri river at Dimapur, Nagaland, India.

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 · festival

Garo youths on the main arena at the Hornbill Festival performing an indigenous game. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

village · hills

This is Yikhum village in the Wokha District of Nagaland. Wokha is a town and a town area committee in Wokha district in the Indian state of Nagaland.

festival

Pochury tribe women showcase their traditional song and indigenous game playing skills at Hornbill Festival 2013. Pochury is one of the prominent tribes in Phek District of Nagaland.

farmland · hills

Women from Pochury Naga tribe performs a folklore at the Hornbill Fest. October is the month of festivity which every Pochury anxiously awaits, every year to celebrate their greatest festival Yemshe.

hills · festival

Khiamniungan tribe presenting Tsem Shiu,the rice grains used for making rice beer are powdered and kept for ferment after three days only male members will assembly to enjoy the rice beer and on second day female will join them on three is…

village · forest

Exterior and interior view of St. John Evangelist church in Khonoma village, Nagaland. Khonoma is an Angami tribe's village located in the western part of Kohima district and about 20 km away from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland.

festival

Parvez Dewan Secretary to Ministry of Tourism, Government of India officially launching the International Hornbill Contest 2013.Announces that the 1st prize winner of the Rock contest will get a recording contract with the Venus.

hills · festival

Varieties of Naga tree tomatoes displayed at the horticulture exhibition cum vegetables and fruits competition at Hornbill Festival. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

hills · festival

Chang tribals performing a cultural show during the Hornbill Fest. Chang is a Naga of Nagaland, India. It is one of the recognized Scheduled Tribes. The tribe was also known as Mazung in British India.

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.

hills · festival

Vertical bamboo poles place at the main arena during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village for greased pole climbing competition.

village · old town

Chang tribe from the Tuesang district of Nagaland performing during the Hornbill Festival, folks from the Chung tribe are singing songs .This songs is sung while visiting the house of their near or dear ones and also during dinning.

village · hills

Chang tribe showing the way they feast during Naknyu Lem festival at Naga Heritage village. Chang tribe from the Tuesang district of Nagaland performing during the Hornbill Festival, folks from the Chung tribe are singing songs .This songs…

hills · festival

Garo tribe of Meghalaya presenting a dance where local drinks are shared - the dance is about rising enthusiasm of the youth. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

wildlife · birds

Zeliang tribe from Nagaland hitting the heart of the hornbill bird as a part of their traditional indigenous game at Hornbill festival.

sport · old town

The Khiamniungan Naga tribe practised jhum cultivation. The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with appreciation and fervor.

village · ceremony

The stone pulling ceremony is a very important ceremony of the Angami tribe of Nagaland, the stone pulling ceremony was held at the Viswema village which was something very new for the people a was apart of the Hornbill fest the Stone pulli…

politics · hills

Refreshments distributed at World War II Peace Rally. The rally was a part of the Hornbill Festival. Girls in Sumi traditional attire distributing refreshments at the flag- off Ceremony of the WW II Peace Rally at Kohima War Cemetery.

at the Contemporary lives and hues of Northeast India and Bhutan - Art, Design and Photography Exhibition. The joint art and fashion exhibition cum sale was held at Nagaland house Delhi on February 23 and 24.