Manipur is one of the northeastern states of India. Manipur is consist of two words Mani + Pur where “Mani” means jewels and “Pur” means place. So, the Literal meaning of Manipur is “Jewel land”. The meaning of Manipur is not only true in the letter but in spirit also. Manipur is really a precious jewel that is shining with its culture and natural beauty in the Indian subcontinent. The art and culture of Manipur are very rich and holds a great value in the lives of Manipuris. Manipur has always been a cross-section point among the Indian Subcontinent, Central Asia, and South East Asia from a cultural point of view. The superior culture of Manipur has always been a high attraction for the tourist of Manipur. The rituals, customs, traditions, and superstitions have always fascinated many people from all around the globe. In this article, you will get to know about the art, culture, people, music dance, occupation, and cuisine of Manipur.data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw== data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw== data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw== data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==
Manipur is inhabited by a number of tribal groups having their own unique culture and art such as the Naga tribe, KuzKo. The majority of the population belong to meities ethnic group. The main language of the state Manipur is Manipuri or Meiteilon. The people of Manipur inherited a very rich culture and have maintained their uniqueness by adhering to their traditions, rituals, and customs. Every tribe practices its own rituals and customs and social structure is divided on the basis of religions. But the Harmony among people makes Manipur a “beautiful painting” with different colors having their own charm. Hinduism is the main religion that is being followed by the people of Manipur. Here in tribal areas, you can see people wearing their traditional dress. Innaphi and Phanek are the traditional dresses of women in Manipur. The men of Manipur can be seen wearing ‘white turban’ which gives them a sense of honor and belongingness to their culture.