Category
page 1Festivals in Manipur
Yaosang
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.
Lai Haraoba
Classical Meitei holy, ritualistic, sacred theatrical dance & music festival
Ningol Chakouba
festival of Manipur
Gaan-Ngai
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.
Sangai festival
annual cultural festival in Manipur, India
Sajibu Nongma Panba
Manipuri new year festival
Hiyang Hiren
traditional Meitei Manipuri boat, used in religious boat racing