Nagaland

hills · flowers

The Dzukou Valley also called the valley of flowers is located along the border of the Indian states of Nagaland and Manipur, stretching from the Southern end of Kohima district of Nagaland.

Greater Kohima refers to the urban agglomeration area around Nagaland's capital city, Kohima. The agglomeration area includes Kohima Village, Jakhama and Jotsoma along with Kohima town and is the second largest urban area of Nagaland.

festival · ceremony

Naga tribes welcoming PM Narendra Modi at the Hornbill Festival 2014, Kisama - Nagaland. 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.

farmland · festival

The 4th North East Riders Meet 2012 billed as "North East Friendship Rally" hosted by Nagaland Motorcycle Club (NMC) as part of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland was flagged off on December 5 from Agri Expo site, Dimapur at 8:00 AM.

village · forest

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.

Local eatable items for sale at local market in Dimapur, Nagaland. Naga king chilli, silk worms, dry eels rolled up for sale.

music · crafts

Chekiye Women Cultural Group, Dimapur presenting a folk song 'Ayekuzule', a song of weaving cotton during Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.

crafts

Loin Loom Weaving also referred to as back strap or body tension loom, is a traditional textile weaving common to the tribal womenfolk of northeast 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.

The Common Yeoman butterfly (Cirrochroa tyche) is often seen in north-east India. It is found in both hilly regions and plains. It likes open clearings and is commonly seen around streams and rocky areas.

farmland · festival

Microphone and mic stand in stand, a contestant seems most comfortable traipsing on stage as he rocks! "The Hornbill National Rock Contest may well be the longest music festival in the country, it being a seven-day-long festival.

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.

hills · festival

Youths from different Naga tribes participate at the greased pole climbing competition which was an extra addition during the Hornbill Fest.The greased pole climbing is an idigenous game of the Naga.

farmland · snow

A beetle from the Lagria genus (family Tenebrionidae), commonly referred to as a hairy darkling beetle, and a Rice Bug (Leptocorisa oratoria) in rice fields of Nagaland, India.

hills

Kids in Nagaland yawn and generally get bored in the classroom. A girl takes a deep yawn while a boy next to her digs his nose in a rather adorable fashion! Kohima is the land of the Angami Naga tribe.

festival

With wild boar tushes on their heads, red poms-poms, adorned with hornbill feathers and real-life axes, these Konyak Naga tribal boys from Nagaland seem to be really into their Abba and Bryan Adams (?).

dance · festival

Zeliang Naga tribals perform their traditional dance at the Hornbill Festival in Kisama. The dancers accompany their footwork with the chants of the melodious tribal folk song passed down from the forefathers.

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 · 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.

hills · festival

Singing competition a part of the Hornbill Kids Carnival at Kisama children park, Nagaland. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

dance · hills

Western Angami tribe performing a victory dance, Victory dance is performed after winning from the enemy . Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

hills · festival

Sangtam tribalmens showcasing the daily life of the Nagas and the way they cultivated an interesting form of drama displayed at Hornbill Festival. The Sangtams are a Naga tribe living in the Tuensang and Kiphire districts of Nagaland.

farmland · festival

Chakhesang is a Naga tribe found in Nagaland, India. The word Chakhesang comprises three tribes: cha - Chakri, Khe - Khezha, Sang - Sangtam.Chakhesangs are the former Eastern [Angami], who have separated from the Angami Naga tribe, and are…