The Monkey Tree Shirui Hills Ukhrul Manipur
Photography Credit and Copyright: Rashingam Ngoruh Siroi hills/ Shirui hills ranges in the Ukhrul District of Manipur, India, at an elevation of 1730m–2590m above sea level. Picture speaks itself the beauty of the Siroy Hill
Kankhui Cave – Sculpted by Nature – Ukhrul Manipur
Kankhui Cave – Sculpted by Nature – Ukhrul Manipur Photography Copyright: Rashingam Ngoruh Khangkhui Cave is a remarkable natural lime- stone cave located at Ukhrul, Manipur, India. The big hall in the cave is the darbar hall of the Devil King living deep inside while the northern hall is the royal bedroom, according to local [...]
Unique Manipur Yaoshang Sports – Bor Keina Competition – 2013
Unique Manipur Yaoshang Sports – Bor Keina Competition – 2013 Photography and Credit: Loyangamba Khundongbam All types of sports are held during Yaoshang Sports meet at Manipur or different parts of the world for women, men and children namely Chaphu Thugai bi, Marbal Race, Thouri Chingnabi, Football, Music Chair, Carom, Chess, race for different categories [...]
View of Manipur Valley during the evening
View of Manipur Valley during evening time Photography Credit and Copyright: Moirangthem Ranjit This is the valley where we live. Surrounded on all sides by mountains and hills, once upon a time, this valley was submerged underwater. All waters were then drained out via a tunnel named Chingnunghut. Then habitation slowly emerged and life, as [...]
Chongaraba(Sangairaba) Upupa epops, Common Hoopoe – Birds of Manipur
Chongaraba(Sangairaba) - Common Hoopoe – Upupa epops- Birds of Manipur The Hoopoe (pron.: /ˈhuːpuː/) (Upupa epops) is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive ‘crown’ of feathers. It is the only extant species in the family Upupidae. One insular species, the Giant Hoopoe of Saint Helena, is extinct, and the Madagascar [...]
Siroy Lily – Lilium Mackliniae – State Flower of Manipur
Shirui Lily or Siroi lily, Lilium mackliniae, is found in the Siroi hill ranges in the Ukhrul District of Manipur, India. It is also the State Flower of Manipur. The name originates from a British Botanist Frank Kingdon-Ward who in 1948 discovered the uniqueness of the lily flower.The local name of the is KashongTimrawon. Photography [...]
Manipur FASHION Extravaganza
Photo Courtesy: W Rorrkychand Singh In a gala eveing, one of the most awaiting fashion events ‘Manipur FASHION Extravaganza’ (MFE) was held with a total number of 33 models walking the ramp at Hotel Imphal on 6th Jan 2013. Jakei Besterwich, Mitali, Dayana, Priyanka, Nina, Sony Kaur, Anjum and others are some of the gorgeous models from [...]
Manipuri Martial Arts-Thang Ta-Kamthi Chainaba
Manipuri Martial Arts -Thang Ta – Kamthi Chainaba Photography By: Moirangthem Ranjit This is an extract from the Manipuri martial arts “Thang Ta” (Swords And Spears), being called “Kamthi Chainaba” meaning ‘Battle of the Kamthi or short swords’. Copyright and credit: M Ranjit
Nongmaiching Manipur Landscape on Fire
Landscape on Fire After the photo club meeting and the eatings are over everybody else are gone. However, me and five of my boys took the hazardous climb up the Nongmaiching for some landscape shot. However, the clouds and the rain clouds playing hide ‘n seek all day long rob us of the viewpoints. However, [...]
Takhel , Imphal East – Beautiful Landscape of Manipur
Beautiful Landscape of Manipur, Northeast India Place: Takhel,Imphal East,Manipur, Photography and Copyright: Deepak Shijagurumayum
Samban-Lei Sekpil – Guniness Book of Records – Tallest Topiary
Samban-Lei-Sekpil – Samballei Sekpil – Latest Pictures One of the pride of Manipur, Samban-Lei-Sekpil (Duranta repens L), that entered the Guinness Book of Records, is currently at a dilapidated state. Brief Fact: Botanical name: Duranta repens L. Cultivar: Variegata Manipuri name: Samban-lei Mana Arangba Photo Credit: W Rorrkychand Singh More Detail Info on Samban-Lei Sekpil