Nagaland

river

Common Bluebottle (Graphium sarpedon) butterflies are seen mud puddling near a stream in Mon, Nagaland, to get nutrients and salts from the water.

ceremony · farmland

That is cholesterol unplugged - a virtual deluge of pig fat in the system! The Sumi or Sema Naga is one of the major Naga tribes in Nagaland, India.

festival · ceremony

Lady Gaga's Poker Face sung by a group of young Naga men and women in Nagaland, India! "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…

hills · festival

Mixed Generation New Delhi performing at the Hornbill Fest 2013 paying a tribute to the 50 Years of Statehood. Nagaland, 'The Land of Festivals' and the warm Naga people, lies in the North Eastern part of India.

festival · farmland

The Sangtams are a Naga tribe living in the Tuensang and Kiphire districts of Nagaland. Like many other tribal groups in Northeast India, they practice jhum, or shifting cultivation.

river

Young Naga girls playing the tunes of "We wish you a Merry Christmas" at a charity concert organised by Alobo Naga and his team to promote young talents from Nagaland at The Garden restaurant in Dimapur, Nagaland.

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.

dance · hills

Footloose is the first national level dance competition organized by the Nagaland Fitness and Dance Academy in associated with the Government of Nagaland as a part of International Hornbill Festival.

dance · festival

Footloose is the first national level dance competition organized by the Nagaland Fitness and Dance Academy in associated with the Government of Nagaland as a part of International Hornbill Festival.

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

Naga singer performing at the closing ceremony of Hornbill Festival at Kisama Heritage Village, Nagaland.

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

See these small huts Yikhum village, Wokha district of Nagaland state in India. This is where Nagas store their grain harvested from jhum cultivation. Home of Lothas having a total geographical area of 1628 Sq.

old town · festival

The traditional Kisama Heritage Village showcases the magnificent Angami Morung communal house during the world-famous Hornbill Festival.

dance · festival

The Pung cholom is a Manipuri dance. It is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and Classical Manipuri dance. The Pung Cholom is a unique classical dance of Manipur.

hills · festival

Changun Cultural Society, Tuensang representing Chang tribe of Nagaland presenting a demonstration of pulling heavy log drum with war cries during Hornbill Festival, Kisama Heritage village, Nagaland.

farmland · festival

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.

festival · sport

Young bikers participate in a bike race during Hornbill Festival, Nagaland, India. 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.

bazaar

SHOCKING! Live Fish and Eels in Nagaland Food Market - Food Station Live Fishes and Eels for sale in the Food Market In Nagaland. This is Nagaland Food Market where you can see all the selling inside the market.

music

Nagaland folk song | Hiyo Hiyo - Tetseo sisters | The Best of India A work song accompanying pounding of grain and corn. They call out each others' names and poke fun at one another while busy at work.

music · festival

Sumi tribe performed a folk song Thisho Le ( Song of pounding rice) during the Hornbill Festival at Kisama, Nagaland. As winter slowly penetrates the hilly state of Nagaland, in North East India, a festive mood seeps into the valleys.

festival · music

Band from Sikkim - Nightmares performing during the International Hornbill Rock Concert at Indira Gandhi Stadium in Nagaland.

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.