Manipur, a land renowned for its vibrant cultural traditions, is home to a rare and nearly extinct ritual dance—the Mariamman Dance. This dance was once an integral part of religious ceremonies, performed in honor of Goddess Mariamman, a deity associated with rain, healing, and protection from epidemics. Although predominantly found in Tamil Nadu, the worship […]Read More
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The easternmost state of Nagaland is really a treasure trove of culture, customs and unique forms of arts and crafts and for this reason, it is fondly called the ‘Land of Festivals’. Interestingly among the richest cultural assets is the Zeliang Naga song which are the tribal songs which tell rich histories, spirituality and togetherness […]Read More
Thang-Ta – ‘The Art of Sword and Spear’ of Manipur
Thang-ta is a form of martial art which requires weapons where Thang refers to ‘the art of sword’ and ta refers to a spear. Thang-ta is a part of Huyen Langlon, an Indian martial art hailing from Manipur. Huey Langlon consisted of two divisions- the armed and the unarmed way of combat and fighting. Thang-ta […]Read More