Festivals in Manipur

Yaosang is a festival celebrated in Manipur for five days in spring, starting on the full moon day of the month of Lamta (February–March). Yaosang is an indigenous tradition of the Meitei people. It is considered the most important festival in Manipur. But unlike Holi, the celebrations go far beyond just colours.

Classical Meitei holy, ritualistic, sacred theatrical dance & music festival

festival of Manipur

Gaan-Ngai is a festival of the Rongmei of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland states in North Eastern India. Gaan-Ngai is a festival of light, celebrating the victory of light over evil and the commemoration of the coming of light or fire. It is a post harvest festival celebrated to thank the God Tingkao Ragwang for a good harvest season and heralds the beginning of a new year. The festival is celebrated for five days with various rituals, prayers and festivities such as music, dance and feast accompanying the same.

annual cultural festival in Manipur, India

Manipuri new year festival

traditional Meitei Manipuri boat, used in religious boat racing