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Manipur

Manipur is situated in the northeastern part of the India. Imphal is the largest city of the state. The capital of the state is also the same city. The basic group of people that live here is called Meiteis and the language that they speak is known as Meiteilon. Along with this basic group, a lot of people that are called south Indians are also residing in the state. Along these Tamils, there are few other groups as well, for instance, Kukis and Nagas. The total districts which are there in Manipur are nine. The geographical conditions of the state have been under scrutiny as there have been some problems, recently, between the basic living group of Meiteis and the Nagas.

Manipur is famous for a lot of things; however, its dance is something that set it apart from others. Manipur dance is devotional and religious in nature and that is the reason, it is performed in the temples. Religiously, the place is considered to be a meeting place of Arjuna and Chitraganda. It is the reason why people here feel proud about this fact as they find traces of Manipur in Mahabharata.

Manipur is also quite popular for its landscape beauty and it would be interesting to mention that it is regarded as the Switzerland of India, and the beauty and the grandeur of the natural things certainly makes it as amazing as the Switzerland is. As it name has all in it to convey the feeling as what it has, Manipur, literally means the Land of Jewel. You will find a beautiful and mind boggling mixture of scenic beauty over here, as the lakes, rivers, valleys and the forest are what that make the whole state a treat to visit in real sense.

As there are different groups with different ethical background, the variation in culture and civilizations, can be seen as the features of all the groups will be quite evident from it. All lot of festivals can be seen here, however, Lai haraoba is considered to be a lot important, as it is celebrate after they harvest there crops. The picturesque beauty and the rich culture make it quite interesting for the tourists.