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About Manipur
India • Manipur
Nesting in the slopes of the south flowing Sub-Himalayan ranges in the north east of India at the latitude 23.80º N to 25.68º N and longitude 93.03º E to 94.78º E, lies my home state, Manipur. With seven beautiful ranges of hills surrounding a valley of some seven hundred square miles - the Imphal valley. Manipur has been the home of more than thirty ethnic groups in historical times, with varying responses to the changing geo-cultural environment. Manipur is also the birthplace of the game of Polo.
Geographical Location: Manipur is located in the north-eastern part of India. It is bounded by Nagaland in the north, Mizoram in the south and Cachar district of Assam in the west. In the east it shares an international border with Upper Burma (presently, Myanmaar).
Capital: Imphal.
Population: 1,827,714 (1991 census).
Languages: Manipuri.
General Information About Manipur
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Art & Crafts
Cane and Bamboo, Dolls and Toys, Hand-Embroidery and Block Printing, Kauna (Water Reed) Crafts, Stone Carving, Textile Weaving, Wood Carving in Manipur
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Festivals
Christmas Festival in Manipur, Kut Festival, Lai Haraoba, Ramzan ID in Manipur
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Food
Food of Manipur
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Destination Guide
Tourist Attractions in Manipur
Keibul Lamjao National Park
It is the only floating National park in the whole world and is 53 kms. from Imphal. This is the last natural habitat of the marsh-dwelling brow-antlered deer of Manipur called "Sangai". Many waterfow...
Manipur Zoological Garden
State : Manipur, in the north east of India.
Best time to Travel : November to April.
Weather Conditions : Temperate climate.
Location : Manipur Zoological Garden is located at a distance of about ...
Lord Krishna Temple
The temple is located in Imphal at Brahmpur Guru Aribam Leikai, on the banks of the Imphal River. The temple was patronized by king Charairongba and built in the year 1704 AD.
The temple is built ...
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Vishnu Temple
The conical roofed shrine is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Built in 1467, during the reign of King Kiyamba, the temple is interesting for its ancient times and Chinese design. Bishnupur is also renowned for...
Shri Hanuman Thakur Temple
The temple is situated in Imphal on the bank of the Imphal river amongst the groves, Mahabali forest. It was built by king Garib Niwaj in the year of 1725 AD.
The temple was built in bricks and la...
Shree Govindajee Temple
The Shree Govindajee Temple is a very important centre for the Vaishnavaites. It is located in Imphal, the capital city of the northeastern Indian state of Manipur. The temple of Shree Govindajee in I...
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