wildlife

wildlife

Danaid Eggfly or Hypolimnas misippus butterfly in a garden in Delhi. Help us confirm if this is indeed Hypolimnas misippus and not Hypolimnas bolina, flutterby folks! Hypolimnas misippus, the Danaid eggfly, mimic, or diadem, is a widespread…

flowers · wildlife

Butterflies are back in our Wilderness Orchard and they are relishing on our vegetable garden flowers just before the spring flowers. A plain Tiger and Common Mormon are feasting on radish and narcissus flowers.

wildlife · flowers

Spring butterflies are back so is observing their peculiar behaviors. A trio of Plain Tiger Butterflies are busy puddling on the dry leaves of a garden weed.

wildlife · river

The Tiger Hopper butterfly (Ochus subvittatus) is a skipper that is mostly seen among grasses or feeding on flowers. It visits damp patches and flies from Terai to 1,200m from May to November.

flowers · wildlife

Close-up view of a Plain Tiger Butterfly as it delicately feeds on a blooming Coatbuttons flower.

wildlife

This macro footage captures a Plain Tiger butterfly (Danaus chrysippus), also known as the African Monarch, resting calmly on vegetation.

wildlife · festival

A group of bright green caterpillars moves in remarkable head-to-tail formation across a leaf. Following silk trails and chemical cues, they travel in synchronised procession, creating a fascinating display of collective behaviour.

wildlife · flowers

A Tiny Grass Blue butterfly (Zizula hylax) rests peacefully on a vibrant green leaf, revealing its delicate pale-blue wings and intricate markings.

wildlife

This footage features hairy tiger moth caterpillars (family Erebidae, subfamily Arctiinae), commonly known as woolly bears, feeding on tender bean leaves.

wildlife

A Plain Tiger butterfly (Danaus chrysippus), also known as the African Queen, perched on a blade of grass. It features vibrant orange wings with a black border patterned with white spots along the edges.

wildlife

Three butterfly species resting quietly in their natural habitat. A Glassy Tiger (Parantica aglea) perches delicately on a slender flower stem, displaying its translucent bluish-black wings marked with white spots.

Imphal, Manipur·festival · music

Experimental fusion music presented by Yumjao Mayum Living Art Academy during Sangai Festival at BOAT, Bheigyachandra Open Air Theater in Imphal, Manipur.

Kohima, Nagaland·music · festival

Condemned Hour band fromTura (Meghalaya) performing during the Hornbill International Rock Contest at Indira Gandhi stadium, Hockey Ground, Kohima, Nagaland.

West Bengal·music · festival

Black Dog Machine Gun band from Darjeeling performing during the Hornbill International Rock Contest at Indira Gandhi stadium, Hockey Ground, Kohima, Nagaland.

Imphal, Manipur·festival · music

Experimental fusion music presented by Yumjao Mayum Living Art Academy during Sangai Festival at BOAT, Bheigyachandra Open Air Theater in Imphal, Manipur.

festival · music

Choreographic presentation on the theme "Manipuri Culture" showing the rich culture of Manipur on the closing day of the Sangai festival.

farmland · festival

Tati is a single stringed Naga traditional musical instrument invented and used by the Naga people since time immemorial. It is popularly used by the Angami Nagas and Chakesang Nagas to sing traditional folk.

sport · festival

Dhol Cholom, a dynamic drum dance of Manipur performed by men and characterised by energetic drumming, accompanied by complex rhythms and cross rhythms, jumps and aerial leaps at Sangai festival in Manipur.

festival · dance

Thang-ta is a weapon-based Indian martial art created by the Meitei of Manipur. In the Manipuri language, thang means sword and ta means spear, referring to the art's primary weapons.

farmland · festival

Various tribes of North East India stands together and sings folk songs at Nagalands' Hornbill Festival 2013.

festival · music

One of the many dances showcased during the closing ceremony of the Sangai festival. This song celebrates the formation of the universe, mother earth, living creatures and evolution of the ethnic groups of Manipur.

festival · wildlife

Machu Taret ki Mashek Mangaal is based on the different aspects of Manipur as colourful as the' Seven colours choreography of light'. This dance is choreographed by Pukhrambam Dhanajit Singh and music by N.

festival · wildlife

The closing ceremony of Sangai Festival ended with a ceremonial conch blowing followed by a colourful dance and Pena musicians in Manipur. Pena (a.k.a Bana, Bena, or Tingtelia) is a bowed lute found in North East India and Bangladesh.