Why Manipur’s Holi is the best in India

‘For us, North Indians, who are habitual late comers and lackadaisical in our temple attire; who go to temples in jeans and shorts; who keep our temples dirty, where rotting flowers are strewn in the pathway — Manipur teaches us grace and discipline,’ says Tarun Vijay. Manipur is not just a subject of politics, terrorism […]

‘For us, North Indians, who are habitual late comers and lackadaisical in our temple attire; who go to temples in jeans and shorts; who keep our temples dirty, where rotting flowers are strewn in the pathway — Manipur teaches us grace and discipline,’ says Tarun Vijay. Manipur is not just a subject of politics, terrorism […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/03/why-manipurs-holi-is-the-best-in-india/

Incessant failed to dampen the spirit of Kang chingba (Rath Yatra) in Manipur: Photo gallery by Siddharth Haobijam

Imphal, 18 July 2015 : Like every year, this year too show Manipuri hindus celebrating Rath Yatra or Kang Chingba. But due to incessant rain , the Govindajee temple was

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Manipuri hindus celebrating Rath Yatra(Kang Chingba) despite incessant rain. Photo by Siddharth Haobijam

Imphal, 18 July 2015 : Like every year, this year too show Manipuri hindus celebrating Rath Yatra or Kang Chingba. But due to incessant rain , the Govindajee temple was flooded and many devotees rue the neglect of the government .

Kang was also celebrated at  ISKCON temple situated at Tiddim Road.

Many localities also saw colourful small rath rolling into the streets with children in colourful, festive dresses in tow.

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Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2015/07/incessant-failed-to-dampen-the-spirit-of-kang-chingba-rath-yatra-in-manipur-photo-gallery-by-siddharth-haobijam/