Cheiraoba (Manipuri New Year)
Cheiraoba, the traditional New Year festival of Manipur, is widely celebrated in Imphal with great cultural and spiritual significance. Observed mainly by the Meitei community, the festival marks a fresh beginning and is celebrated by cleaning homes, preparing special traditional dishes, and offering food to deities. A unique tradition involves families climbing nearby hills, especially
Kang Festival (Rath Yatra)
Kang Festival, also known as Rath Yatra, is a significant religious celebration in Imphal, Manipur, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra. The festival is marked by grand chariot processions where devotees pull the sacred chariot through the streets with great devotion, accompanied by bhajans and kirtans. Celebrated annually in June or July, the event
Ningol Chakouba
Ningol Chakouba is a significant traditional festival celebrated in Imphal and across Manipur, symbolizing the strong bond between brothers and sisters. On this special day, married daughters are invited back to their parental homes and welcomed with grand feasts and love. Families come together to celebrate, and brothers present gifts and blessings to their sisters,
Lai Haraoba
Lai Haraoba is one of the oldest and most significant traditional festivals of Manipur, meaning “Merry Making of the Gods,” and is celebrated to honor the local deities known as Umang Lai. The festival is deeply rooted in the cultural and spiritual traditions of the Meitei community, featuring rituals, music, and the famous Maibi dance
Yaoshang Festival
Yaoshang Festival is one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in Manipur, marking the arrival of spring and beginning on the full moon day of Phalguna. Celebrated over five days, it is similar to Holi, where people play with colors, enjoy cultural performances like Thabal Chongba, and participate in various sports and community