Nagaland

dance

Sangtam Naga tribe performing a cultural dance at the Hornbill fest. The Sangtams are a Naga tribe living in the Tuensang and Kiphire districts of Nagaland.

hills · dance

Garo tribal girls getting ready to perform traditional dance at Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 13'. Here, the Garo female dancers are wearing traditional head gears, a blouse and a Lungi similar mantle known as Dakmanda in a short cloth.

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.

hills

A panoramic view of Kohima town, Nagaland. Kohima is the hilly capital of India's north eastern border state of Nagaland which shares its borders with Burma.

Local taxi stand near the Old MLA junction and outside the entry gate of Kohima Municipal Council. Drivers wait for the passengers. Local taxis are painted in yellow and black. Alto are nowadays used in large number for local taxis.

music · temple

Boys band from Nagaland at an open concert in Nagaland. Most of the Nagas are very fond of music There are two distinct genres of music that exist in Nagaland: the choral/church/Christian type commonly known as gospel music and the rock/pop…

music · temple

Boys band from Nagaland singing classic English song at an open concert in Nagaland. Most of the Nagas are very fond of music There are two distinct genres of music that exist in Nagaland: the choral/church/Christian type commonly known as…

A baby girl child from Nagaland trying out various arm and leg movements on her cot, as she tries to get mother's attention while doing her infant thing.

hills · festival

Rengma Naga morung at Kisama Heritage village, Nagaland during Hornbill Festival. The morung, or youth dormitory, used to be an essential part of Naga life.

hills · festival

Department of horticulture, Kohima in Nagaland present a exhibition cum fruits and vegetables competition during the Hornbill festival 2013 at Kisama heritage village, Nagaland.

crafts

Bamboo items like glasses, salt containers etc are diplayed at Lotha house, at Naga Heritag, Nagaland. The morung, or youth dormitory, used to be an essential part of Naga life.

dance · sport

Chang tribe of Nagaland dancing their traditional folk dance at Hornbill festival 2013. Nagaland is known as the land of festivals, as each tribe celebrates its own festival with dedication and passion.

sport · festival

A closer look at the Kachari house which is also known as Kachari Nohdrang. The tribes of Nagaland celebrate their festivals with appreciation and fervor.

farmland · festival

Phom Naga tribe performing a warrior dance at Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 2013 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 fa…

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 Visema village which was something very new for the people a was apart of the Hornbill fest the Stone pullin…

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.

aerial · forest

An aerial journey over the fields and villages of Nagaland in India. Swoop over a mountain-top that still merges with the Buddhist religiosity of neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh while the huts look typically Naga.

bazaar · river

New Market is the most busiest market in Dimapur. People from all walks of Nagaland comes here for shopping. All kinds of accessories, garments, shawls, shoes, bags etc are found in New Market.

industry

People cutting a big rock into smaller stone blocks in Nagaland in North East India - the ultimate manual labour. The labourers use chisel and hammer to break a large rock and cut it into small blocks.

bazaar · festival

Locals and tourist taking a walk at night bazaar during the Hornbill carnival night in Nagaland. The Night Bazar is a gala treat for the night revelers during Hornbill Festival.

dance · hills

Tribal men from the Chang tribe leaving the main arena after performing and showcasing their Folk dance. 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

Pork and chicken cooked in Angami style at their morung at the Hornbill Festival. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.