ceremony

Manipur·politics · ceremony

People walking on streets of Imphal holding torch during a torch rally on eve of Sajibu Cheiraoba, Manipur. "Sajibu Cheiraoba" is the new year of the Meiteis of Manipur.

ceremony · farmland

Manipuri groom gets white or yellow clay tilak which is called 'chandon', from the forehead to the tip of the nose, for wedding in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.

ceremony · farmland

Groom performs rituals before the wedding asking God's blessings to give health, wealth and prosperity for the new couple in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.

ceremony · hills

The lighting of the lamp is a symbol of hill-valley relations in Manipur. Situated in the northeastern corner of India, Manipur is known for its handicrafts and festivals, and is also known for its beautiful hills, flowers and pristine natu…

ceremony

HEIJINGPOT: On the day of Heijingpot, in the morning or afternoon, the groom's family along with relatives and guests visit the bride's family with fruit and food items (specially for the Bride and her friends).

ceremony · farmland

For any bride, her bridal attire is an important part of the wedding. A Manipuri Hindu bride wears a dress called potloi, which is usually red and consists of layers of heavily starched cotton cloth, embellished with mirrors, beads and sequ…

ceremony · farmland

Guest giving cash to a newly wedded couple as a token of love in Manipur. Guests shower cash to a newly wedded couple as a token of love in Manipur.

ceremony · farmland

A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire. It is just the same for the people of Manipur.

ceremony · farmland

A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire. It is just the same for the people of Manipur.

ceremony · farmland

Beautiful Manipuri bride shed tears as she departs from his family for husband's house in Manipur. A wedding, for many, brings thoughts of love, family gatherings, tradition and beautiful attire.

Manipur·street food · ceremony

In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

Manipur·street food · ceremony

Ningol chakkouba shopping : A very crowded scene at Ema Keithel, area in Imphal, Manipur. In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

ceremony · livestock

Aimol tribe from Chandel district of Manipur performed during Sangai Festival in Manipur, India. Aimol tribes of India inhabit mainly in two districts of Manipur, one of the seven sister Northeastern states.

Manipur·street food · ceremony

Ningol chakkouba shopping : A very crowded scene at Ema Keithel, area in Imphal, Manipur. In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

street food · ceremony

In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

street food · ceremony

In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

street food · ceremony

In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

street food · ceremony

In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

street food · ceremony

In Manipuri, 'Ningol' means daughter and 'Chakouba' means invitation for a lunch in the mother's house.

street food · ceremony

Ningol Chakouba is a special day for the married daughters in Manipur, and ningol's kids are the happiest one at the idea of wearing new cloths and meeting bobok(grand-ma), pupu (grand-pa), mamma(uncle) and others.

ceremony · street food

Ningol Chakouba is a special day for the married daughters in Manipur, and ningol's kids are the happiest one at the idea of wearing new cloths and meeting bobok(grand-ma), pupu (grand-pa), mamma(uncle) and others.

ceremony

HEIJINGPOT: On the day of Heijingpot, in the morning or afternoon, the groom's family along with relatives and guests visit the bride's family with fruit and food items (specially for the Bride and her friends).

ceremony

Meitei Hindu priests perform Heijingpot rituals or pre-wedding rituals at a wedding ceremony in Manipur.