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  • Main ceremonies of Meitei Society
    A book by N. Mangi Devi
  • Articles related to "Dances of Manipur"
    A series of article on on various dance form of Manipur
  • Articles related to Lai Haraoba
    A series of article on the unique Lai Haraoba
  • Articles related to Manipuri Pung
    A series of article on the dazzling Manipuri Pung
  • Mutua Bahadur's Art Collection
    Collections from noted museum curator - Mutua Bahadur
  • Glimpses of the History and Culture of Manipur through the lens of the Puyas
    Dr Rosy Yumnam- ' The Puyas have played a crucial role in retelling the past events .....'
  • Water as cultural symbol of Meiteis
    Mamta Lukram- ' The goddess of water we call her Ereima, Mother water .....'
  • Khamenchatpa : A symbol of Royalty
    Rajkumari Dhanalaxmi- ' Khamenchatpa is a remarkable textile of Meiteis of Manipur.....'
  • Nongmaithem Tombi Singh's contribution to the making of Hijam Anganghal a Mahakavi :: Part 4
    Surjitkumar Loitam - 4 part series on Nongmaithem Tombi Singh's contribution
  • Nongmaithem Tombi Singh's contribution to the making of Hijam Anganghal a Mahakavi :: Part 3
    Surjitkumar Loitam - 4 part series on Nongmaithem Tombi Singh's contribution
  • Nongmaithem Tombi Singh's contribution to the making of Hijam Anganghal a Mahakavi :: Part 2
    Surjitkumar Loitam - 4 part series on Nongmaithem Tombi Singh's contribution
  • Nongmaithem Tombi Singh's contribution to the making of Hijam Anganghal a Mahakavi :: Part 1
    Surjitkumar Loitam - 4 part series on Nongmaithem Tombi Singh's contribution
  • Remarks on Battle Ethics in Thang-Ta
    Khilton Nongmaithem / Dainis Jirgensons - ' battle ethics manuscript (Saturon Lanturon & Sapharon Lanpharon) ....'
  • Oral Literature festival, first of its kind celebrated in Manipur
    James Khangenbam - ' highlighted importance of preserving wisdoms & knowledge by preserving the language they speak .....'
  • Manipur Rajkunja
    K Rajeshwar Sharma- ' One hundred and twenty kilometers north of Kolkata lies the sleepy town of Nabadwip .....'
  • Contribution of Leimayol Arts Centre in the field of Art & Culture in Manipur
    Irom Calvin- ' Main focus is to promote and preserve the rich heritage of all forms of theatrical art forms......'
  • The fusion of contemporary dance, non-dance movement and theatre
    Budha Chingtham- ' These are the problems & challenges faced by the forerunners of Manipur theatre ..'
  • Memorial lecture on remembering Guru Gourkishwor Sharma
    Rajmani Ayekpam- ' by Longjam Joychandra on 26 October, 2021 at MLMTTCA, Keirao, Imphal East ..'
  • Pena - A spike fiddle of Manipur
    Marjing Mayanglambam- ' Pena is considered very pure & a few of Meitei even worships it ..'
  • Rods between jaws of Kangla Sha was to support the structure from future damages
    - 'The Manipur govt on June 18 2021 removed the rods supporting the jaws of the Kangla Sha ..'
  • A new look at Ta Khousaba
    Khilton Nongmaithem- 'develops not just physical, mental abilities, but also neuromuscular integration necessary for martial arts ..'
  • A remarkable journey of a Thang-Ta exponent and teacher : Nongmaithem Khilton
    Bob Hijam- ' Khilton currently teaches Thang-Ta in the Metropolitan Area of Washington DC .....'
  • Nachom/ Nachomlei : flowers used traditionally by Meitei
    S. Bhubol- ' Love, peace, harmony and some other impressive meanings being associated with Nachom .....'
  • Traditional weather modification ritual of Manipuris
    Dr Budha Kamei- ' people of Manipur performed numerous rites and rituals to get rain for cultivation ..... '
  • Phases of Manipur Culture: A Historical Perspective :: Part 2
    Hareshwar Goshwami- 2 part series on the Phases of Manipur Culture
  • Phases of Manipur Culture: A Historical Perspective :: Part 1
    Hareshwar Goshwami- 2 part series on the Phases of Manipur Culture
  • Rare historical stone inscription in the hills of Manipur :: Part 1
    Phanjoubam Chingkheinganba- ' stone provides illustration of weapons and several equipments used in warfare ..... '
  • Culture of Kangleipak :: Part 3
    Uttam Mangang- 3 parts series on Culture of Kangleipak
  • Culture of Kangleipak :: Part 2
    Uttam Mangang- 3 parts series on Culture of Kangleipak
  • Culture of Kangleipak :: Part 1
    Uttam Mangang- 3 parts series on Culture of Kangleipak
  • Contemporary Manipuri Short Stories :: Part 4
    Nahakpam Aruna- 4 parts series on Contemporary Manipuri Short Stories
  • Contemporary Manipuri Short Stories :: Part 3
    Nahakpam Aruna- 4 parts series on Contemporary Manipuri Short Stories
  • Contemporary Manipuri Short Stories :: Part 2
    Nahakpam Aruna- 4 parts series on Contemporary Manipuri Short Stories
  • Contemporary Manipuri Short Stories :: Part 1
    Nahakpam Aruna- 4 parts series on Contemporary Manipuri Short Stories
  • The Legacy of Rajarshi Bhagyachandra
    R.K. Singhajit Singh- ' weaving the performing arts inextricably into the fabric of the people's life '
  • Classical Solo Manipuri Dance
    Darshana Jhaveri- ' The Classical Manipuri Solo dancer has great challeng... '
  • A reflection on Rajarshi Bhagyachandra's contribution to Vaishnavite culture and religion
    Dr. K. Sobita Devi- ' most well defined for the blossoming of Chaitanya school of Vaishnavism... '
  • A retrospective of the Bhagyachandra National Festival of Classical Dance
    For first time in 1989, National level classical dance festival was held at Shree Shree Govindajee temple , Kangla
  • Responsibilities of the different Loishangs : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi- ' Responsibilities of the different Loishangs '
  • The Royal Palace and its Loisangs : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi- ' The Loisang was established for proper handling of Shri Govinda's Astakal seva '
  • The Art of Statue-making in Manipur : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi- 'Shri Krishna's feature- composite of creative imagination born out Meitei sensibility'
  • Nirupan of Shri Madan Mohan, Anuprabhu, Abdeita Prabhu : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi- 'Nirupan of Shri Madan Mohan, Anuprabhu, Abdeita Prabhu'
  • Nirupan of Shri Gopinath & Nityaynanda Prabhu : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi- 'The nirupan of Shri Gopinath came after the nirupan of Shri Govinda and Shri Bijoy Govinda'
  • Shri Bijoy Govinda's Halangkar : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi- 'The singing, drumming, waving of flags and bibbons- it is truly a spectacle'
  • Heikru Hidongba : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi- '..unites religion, caste and creed, and brings people together'
  • The Nirupan of Shri Govinda : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi- 'Shri Govinda's nirupan occurred in shak 1698, on the morning of Friday at 1 pm..'
  • Story of Kaina's Theibong : Cultural History Of Manipur
    Dr. Ch. Jamini Devi - '..a lovely story that tells of how this magnificent Theibong came to be about..'
  • Traditional trees and forest care practices of the Meiteis
    Akham Bonbirdhwaja Singh - 'In Manipur also we have a strong tradition of cultural and historical trees..'
  • Manipuri Society and Its Art & Culture : Contemplation of a Victim Artist :: Part 4
    Heisnam Kanhailal 4 part series - as part of "4th Dr Thingnam Kishan Memorial Lecture"
  • Manipuri Society and Its Art & Culture : Contemplation of a Victim Artist :: Part 3
    Heisnam Kanhailal 4 part series - as part of "4th Dr Thingnam Kishan Memorial Lecture"
  • Manipuri Society and Its Art & Culture : Contemplation of a Victim Artist :: Part 2
    Heisnam Kanhailal 4 part series - as part of "4th Dr Thingnam Kishan Memorial Lecture"
  • Manipuri Society and Its Art & Culture : Contemplation of a Victim Artist :: Part 1
    Heisnam Kanhailal 4 part series - as part of "4th Dr Thingnam Kishan Memorial Lecture"
  • Oral cultures and cultural activism : Liangmai Community :: Part 3
    Adibo Newmei's paper presentation at National Seminar on "Recovering the Oral Histories of North-East India"
  • Oral cultures and cultural activism : Liangmai Community :: Part 2
    Adibo Newmei's paper presentation at National Seminar on "Recovering the Oral Histories of North-East India"
  • Oral cultures and cultural activism : Liangmai Community :: Part 1
    Adibo Newmei's paper presentation at National Seminar on "Recovering the Oral Histories of North-East India"
  • Reception of Tagore in Indian Literature: Manipuri
    L Joychandra Singh - 'Tagore became a symbol of culture, excellence and great taste for the Manipuri educated class'
  • Chainarol: Way of the Warrior - Manipuri Humanitarian Traditions :: Excerpts
    Excerpts from Chapter II of "Chainarol: Way of Warrior", a book, Published by HRA (Human Right Alert)
  • Extra-terrestrial Connection of the Meeteis: Part 4
    Puyam Nongdrei Khuman delves on this connection from Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok Puya
  • jourNE to Andro :: Part 2
    Nelson Elangbam and Rajkumar Somorjit's Travelogue to share the beauty of Andro, Manipu
  • jourNE to Andro :: Part 1
    Nelson Elangbam and Rajkumar Somorjit's Travelogue to share the beauty of Andro, Manipu
  • Extra-terrestrial Connection of the Meeteis: Part 3
    Puyam Nongdrei Khuman delves on this connection from Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok Puya
  • Raseswari Pala of Manipur
    Seram Neken on the tradition of an all-women performers' chorus to perform Sankirtan for devotion to God.
  • Extra-terrestrial Connection of the Meeteis: Part 2
    Puyam Nongdrei Khuman delves on this connection from Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok Puya
  • Extra-terrestrial Connection of the Meeteis: Part 1
    Puyam Nongdrei Khuman delves on this connection from Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok Puya.
  • The Changing Phases of Corpse Disposal in Meitei Society
    Dr. Rajkumari Musuksana on the four methods of corpse disposal in the Meitei society.
  • "Meitei Yumjao" The Endangered Art
    Boby Kangjam describes the architecture of "Meitei Yumjao"
  • Colonial Encounter and the Cultural Processes of Nagas
    Tuisem Ngakang - Nagas cultural processes after encountering colonial rule and Christian missionaries
  • Pregnancy and child birth of the Koirengs
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe elaborately describes child birth amongst the Koirengs
  • Death Ceremony of the Koirengs
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe elaborately describes Death Ceremony amongst the Koirengs
  • Funeral rites of the Kabuis :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei explains Funeral rites of the Kabuis
  • Funeral rites of the Kabuis :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei explains Funeral rites of the Kabuis
  • Traditional belief in life after death among the Kabuis
    Dr Budha Kamei explains the rites and ceremonies of the death for Kabuis
  • Traditional marriage institutions of Kabuis :: Part 3
    Dr Budha Kamei illustrates the various form of Marriage in Kabui Society.
  • Traditional marriage institutions of Kabuis :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei illustrates the various form of Marriage in Kabui Society.
  • Traditional marriage institutions of Kabuis :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei illustrates the various form of Marriage in Kabui Society.
  • Translation in Manipuri literature
    Dr S Ibocha Singh on Translation in Manipuri literature down the ages
  • Traditional/Indigenous Musical Instrument of Manipur :: 2009
    Taken from "Manipur at a Glance" - Nov 2009 edition by DIPR, Manipur
  • The Sajibu Enaat Ngai Khang Festival
    Robert Sharma on this Sajibu month ritual
  • Meetei Puya and Meetei tradition
    Longjam Devadutta details out some outputs from Puya
  • Some sacred customary and traditional taboos of Liangmai
    Tunchapbou explains some customs of Liangmai.
  • Sanamahi-Pakhangba: A living relationship of the Meitei with Water
    A series by Debabrata Roy Laifungbam & Anna Pinto
  • Elaboration of feast and ceremony of Koireng tribe
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe explains feast & ceremony of Koireng
  • Thendai Khangchu
    Keeping alive the tradition of Kabuis
  • Debunking modern Manipuri novel
    Taibungo Khuman on modern Manipuri novel
  • Manipuri Proverbs and Riddles
    Oinam Anand discusses the rich culture of Riddles and proverbs
  • Cultural Heritage of Manipur
    Dr. Lokendra Arambam on the Cultural Heritage of Manipur
  • Releasing Ngamu in Wetland Systems in Manipur
    Dr RK Ranjan on the significance of such event
  • Manipuri Literature in History
    Thingnam Kishan on three events that shaped Manipuri's literature.
  • Bringing Manipuri Dance To The World Stage
    A 5 part series by Christel Stevens on Manipuri Dance
  • Meitei Script and Scriptures
    P. Kunjo Singh on Meitei Script and Scriptures
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