Manipur - beautiful State of India

Manipur is a state in northeastern India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. 

It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanmar

Paradise on Manipur Earth.

Manipur literally means,”the jeweled land”. The exquisite state is known for its traditions, dance forms, music and sumptuous cuisine. Most of the state is covered in forests, which houses some of the rarest species of plants and animals.

Manipur is one of the beautiful cities of India 

Let us know some interesting things about Manipur.:-

Art and Culture

Its own art-forms and cultural expressions and ramifications distinctly showcase Manipur to the world. Its famous classical dance remains unique in all Manipuri dance-forms whether it is folk, classical or modern and has different style and gesture of movement.

                          Festivals

A year in Manipur represents a cycle of festivities. Hardly a month passes by without a festival. Important festivals of the State are: Dol-jatra, Lai Haraoba, Rasa Leela, Cheiraoba, Ningol Chakouba, Rath-Jatra, Id-ul-Fitr, Imoinu Iratpa, Gaan-Ngai, Lui-Ngai-ni, Id-ul-Zuha, Yaoshang (Holi), Durga Puja, Mera Houchongba, Diwali, Kut and Christmas, etc.

                            History    

      67 years ago, on September 21, 1949, Manipur became a part of India. Manipur is one of the Seven Sisters of India. After Independence, only Manipur and Tripura were princely states and later, they became a part of India after the British rule

1   Battle ground at Lokpachig

2. Birthplace of Polo

3. Here’s how this traditional dance started

4. So much is floating here

5. Dangal gone folk

6. Education is no joke here

7. This is how Manipur came into being

8. Here’s to these hardworking women!

9. Not a Bollywood fan

10. May I visit Manipur?

11. Who ruled this kingdom the first?

12. Bamboo factors importance here

13. World’s oldest