Fairs and Festivals in Manipur

Meitei women in boat race(hiyang tanaba) festival

Lai haraoba ritual dance

Manipuri dance in procession during a festival in Manipur

Manipur, the Himalayan state of Eastern India is best known for the vibrant fairs and festivals held. Hardly a month passes with no festival.

Here is a monthly list of fairs and festivals:

January

• Imoinu Iratpa
• Gaan-Ngai
• Republic Day

February

• Sararswati Puja
• Lui Ngai Ni

March

• Yaosang

• Maha Shivaratri

April

• Sajibu Nongma Panba
• Good Friday

May

• Meitei calendar birthday

June

• Id ul-Fitr

July

• Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba
• Rath Yatra

August

• Janmashtami

September

Manipuri boat racing festival

• Heikru Hidongba

October

• Panthoibi Iratpa
• Kwaak Taanba
• Ningol Chakouba
• Diwali

November

• Sangai festival

December

• Christmas