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Introduction The Wangala Festival is a traditional harvest festival celebrated by the Garo tribe, an indigenous community residing primarily in the hills of Meghalaya, India. Also known as the “100...
Sajibu Nongma Panba – Traditional Meitei Lunar New Year Celebration Introduction Sajibu Nongma Panba, also known as Meitei Cheiraoba, marks the traditional New Year of the Meitei community of Manipur....
Cheiraoba – Manipuri New Year Celebrated with Feasting and Hill Climbing Introduction Cheiraoba is a traditional festival marking the New Year in Manipur, a beautiful state in Northeast India. This vibrant...
Introduction The Kang Festival, also known as the Ratha Yatra of Manipur, is a prominent religious festival celebrated by the Meitei community of Manipur. It marks the annual chariot procession of Lord...
Ningol Chakouba is a cherished social festival celebrated by the Meitei community of Manipur, a northeastern state in India. This festival strengthens familial bonds and promotes unity among loved ones....
Lai Haraoba is one of Manipur’s most important and oldest festivals. It is a ritualistic festival dedicated to pleasing the traditional deities of the Meitei community. Meaning “Merry Making of the...