Holi, the Manipuri way: Inside state's 5-day Yaoshang festival

In Manipur, spring does not merely arrive—it explodes across five days of colour, rhythm, and ritual. From the first sunrise ...

Basant Utsav: How Tripura’s royal court helped shape Santiniketan’s spring festival

This year's Basant Utsav, scheduled for March 6 at Visva-Bharati University, will feature a performance of Tagore's dance ...
Los Angeles Times

Manipuri tradition flourishes

The classical dance idioms of India use energy in ways as distinctive as the regions they come from. One hurls it out from the body like bolts of lightning. Another drives it downward in bursts of ...
The Hindu

Nishagandhi Puraskaram for Manipuri dancer Darshana Jhaveri

Manipuri dance exponent Darshana Jhaveri has been selected for the prestigious Nishagandhi Puraskaram instituted by the Department of Tourism in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Indian ...
The Print on MSN

Meitei martial art Thang-Ta was banned under British rule. It survived as a performance form

‘For Manipuris, Thang-Ta is not just a martial art—it is mother, father, god,’ said acclaimed Manipuri dancer Priti Patel at ...
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Manipur’s Yaoshang Festival: The Northeast’s version of Holi

Yaoshang 2026 in Manipur features vibrant rituals, Thabal Chongba dance, Yubi Lakpi games, and Brajamai procession. Discover ...
Indiatimes

Manipur governor highlights tourism potential, cultural strength at Sangai Festival closing ceremony

The 12th edition of the Manipur Sangai Festival came to a close on Sunday, with governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed to its success this year. Addressing the ...