Why is Manipur Famous for? A guide for tourist

In this Manipur news article blog post, we will discuss what Manipur is famous for. This blog provides information on the specialty of Manipur, the reason behind its other Name "Jewel of India", religion, etc. Note that Manipur is also called the orchid basket of India. 

Why is Manipur Famous in the world?

Manipur is a very beautiful state located in northeastern India between Cachar and Burma. Its geographical area comprises both hills and valleys. We can say that the traditional arts and culture, religion, and long history of Manipur make it famous worldwide. For example, the rasa lila, Nupa pala, Leima jagoi, Khamba thoibi dance, Ras Lila, etc represent also the arts and cultural heritage of the state.

Flora and fauna also played a vital role in making Manipur famous, as 67% of the Total geo Area of Manipur is the hills which is covered by forest. However, as of 2024, there have been continuous reports on the news about the reduced in percentage of forest area in bordering places near Burma. You can explore in Manipur varieties of orchids, beautiful flowers like Shirui lily or siroy lily of Ukhrul, Sangai deer, etc.

There are also places in Manipur where minerals are found from where iron smelting works, salt salt-making processes are done.

About games and sports, The state Manipur is famous for its Sgol Kangjei or Manipur polo, Now called as the Polo, Khong kangjei, Yubi lakpi, Kang,Hiyang tannaba(Boat race), Thang ta and sarit Saraat.

Famous festivals of Manipur comprises of Gang ngai, Ram jan Id, Lui Ngai ni,Yaoshang, Lai haraoba,Cehiraoba, Kwak jatra, Heikru Hidongba, Mera Houchongba, ningol Chakouba, etc.

Things that make Manipur famous in the world include the following

• The Shirui lily flower
• The loktak lake of Moirang
• The sangai (Brow antlered deer)
• The Sekmai
• The Andro
• The Churachandpur 
• Beautiful landscape 
• Beautiful hills
• History, 
• Classical dance
• Cultural 
• Handloom and handicrafts 
• The floating Park Keibul Lamjao
• The Manipur Polo
• Manipuri Classical dance, etc

What is worth mentioning is its rich ancient traditions and cultural patterns that are still followed by the people of Manipur. Do you know that Manipur is the birth place of the Polo games ( Sagol kanjei). In economic activities, it can also be mentioned that this state is also one of the India's largest Bamboo-producing places. 

The Shirui lily of Manipur: Also called as the Lilium macklinae is found in the Ukhrul district of Manipur. It is also the state Flower of Manipur. This plant is one of the rare flower species of India that is only grown in the Shirui hills ranges. At an elevation of about 1730 to 2590, you can find this plant grown on the hills that border to Myanmar in the east 

Loktak lake : The loktak lake is located at Moirang , Manipur. This freshwater lake is very popular in the world fresh and natural. This place is very famous for the phumdis ( a decomposed soil, plants and organic matter) . It is worth mentioning that the Keibul lamjao national park is the only floating national park on this phumdis. On this Keibul lamjao the endangered animal species Sangai( Rucervus eldii or brow-antlered deer ) is found 

Remember that every year on 15th October the loktak day is observed in Manipur.

Why is Manipur called as the jewel of India?

As per our findings, it was the Jawaharlal Nehru the first PM of India coined the term The jewel of India to Manipur.

What is the main religion of Manipur?

In Manipur, the Meitei are the major religious group. Other religious group also exist in the state such as Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, etc.

Which God worships in Manipur?

According to a Wikipedia source, it says the major meiei deities are the atingkok, leimarel sidabi, Sanamahi, pakhangba , Imoinu,etc.

Is there a Muslim community in Manipur?

Yes, there exists a Muslim community in Manipur and they are known as the Meitei Pangal community.

Which caste type is dominant in Manipur?

According to our research and analysis and according to the Hindu news report, it stated the Meitei is the largest community accounting for about 53% of the total population according to the census 2011 reports. 

What is the mysterious place in Manipur?

The mysterious place in Manipur is the Kangla which is located near the Thangal Bazar and Paona Bazar. There exists a very long history of Manipur about kangla which was once an ancient palace before merging with India.

Behind this kangla fort, There is the history of a series of kings who ruled in Manipur also which we will discuss later.

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