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 ...
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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 ...

Holi 2026: Yaoshang Is The Festival Of Colors For Manipuris; Know How The Northeast Indian State Celebrates Holi

One of the seven sisters, Manipur, the Northeast Indian state, will celebrate Yaoshang, its version of Holi, from March 3 to ...
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 Sangai Express

Indigenous queerness in Shumang Kumhei

Rashmi ElangbamThe state of Manipur has embraced all forms of art and music, dance and culture over the centuries with its set of traditions and customs unique not only in the Northeast but all over ...

Manipuris return to Nabadwip for Raas Utsav

Nabadwip: An age-old cultural bond between Bengal and Manipur comes alive this Holi in Nabadwip after a two-year hiatus. The ...