Manipur: Jewel of India (Part-II), Nature, Culture and Heritage
Channel: NCERT OFFICIAL
Date: 13/04/2022

Manipur has a rich tradition of culture, dance, music, art and sports. Dances are associated with deities and festivals. Raslila is one of the classical dances of India. Theatre  personalities and artists of the states are internationally acclaimed. The state is also distinguished by its rich tradition of handloom and handicrafts. The contribution of Mary Kom is well known. The state is the birth place of game of Polo. Loktak is the largest freshwater lake, which is distinguished by floating islands. Keibul Lamjao National Park is home to Sangai, the endangered brow-antlered deer. The Ima Bazar, situated in the centre of city of Imphal symbolizes women power. Moreh is the last town of Manipur and is the gate-way of India to Myanmar