Nagaland

sport · festival

The most popular sport in the state of Nagaland by far, is an indigenous form of wrestling. Seen here are wrestlers in a bout at the Hornbill Naga Wrestling competition 2012...

hills · festival

Phom tribals showing the way they enjoy during their Monyu Festival which happens for 12 days in the month of April.The Phom tribe showcase the way they play indigenous game and share rice beer and food during the Festival.

village · hills

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.

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.

festival · hills

Chakhesang is a Naga tribe found in Nagaland, India. The word Chakhesang comprises three tribes: cha - Chakri, Khe - Khezha, Sang - Sangtam.

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…

village · hills

Seen here is a Chumpo museum in Old Riphym Tourist Village which is a picturesque village in Wokha District, Nagaland. Chumpo is a name taken from a Lotha Naga dialect that stands for morung or bachelors' dormitory.

festival · sport

Variety of wild mushrooms on display at exhibition cum competition of flowers, fruits and vegetables at Hortiscape, Naga Heritage village, Kisama.

industry · river

Amazing view of Doyang hydro electric plant in Wokha District, Nagaland. The wonderful landscape with rich green forest with river, dam, road and people are using wooden boat.

sport · festival

The most popular sport in the state of Nagaland by far, is an indigenous form of wrestling. Seen here are wrestlers in a bout at the Hornbill Naga Wrestling competition 2012...

festival

In association with internationally acclaimed fashion designer Atsu Sekhose, the Nagaland Women development department showcased Naga textile art and design at a fashion show on the first day of Hornbill Festival, Saturday at Bamboo Hall, K…

hills · festival

Phelungre Society, Kiphire town, Nagaland presenting an item called 'Invoking the blessing of rain God' during Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage village, Nagaland. The Sangtam Naga inhabit the Tuensang districts of Nagaland.

village · hills

Colourful ornaments and traditional shawl made of sea shells,beads and wool are showcased and saled at the Hornbill Festival. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

village · hills

Phom Naga from Tuensang district of Nagaland perform at the Hornbill Festival, where they fire matchlock rifles / guns while dancing. They try to show their strength and power through this demonstration.

festival

Besides cultural performances from various tribal troupes from various districts and villages, the festival also offers an indigenous 'meat kicking' competition which is the special attraction at Hornbill festival in Naga heritage village K…

festival · ceremony

Rengma is a Naga tribe found in Nagaland and Assam states of India. According to the 2001 census of India, the Rengma population in Nagaland was 50,966 i.e.

crafts · festival

A Naga woman demonstrating traditional textile practices during the Hornbill Festival 2022. Activities related to cotton processing, spinning, and weaving are visible as part of the presentation on Naga textile traditions.

river · bazaar

Fish being sold at a local market in Dimapur, Nagaland. Writhing wriggling live eels live in a bucket, until one of them gets picked up for sale, and plopped into a plastic packet, for its final 'journey' home.

village · hills

Englan is a Lotha Naga village, located in Wokha district of Nagaland state in India. The word 'Englan' in Lotha dialect means "Sun's path"... Home of Lothas having a total geographical area of 1628 Sq.

music · festival

'We the Gaints', a band from Dimapur - Nagaland rock the stage during the International Hornbill Contest. The band was the runner - up in the competition, taking the prize money of rupees three lakhs and fifty thousand.

hills · festival

Angami Naga showcasing a traditional game during the Hornbill Festival at Naga Heritage village. This game is normally played by men folks during festivals and leisure time.

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

Chakhesang tribe folk song performed in Nagaland during Hornbill Festival 2013. Chakhesang is a Naga tribe found in Nagaland, India. The word Chakhesang comprises three tribes: cha - Chakri, Khe - Khezha, Sang - Sangtam.