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Imphal
a mini-metropolis the capital of this beautiful land of blue-green
hills, cascading rapids, carpets of flowers and winding rivers beckons
the tourist. It is connected by road with Guwahati (Assam) through
National Highway No.53. Here the Govindajee Temple is a prominent
Vaishnavite centre. The simple aesthetic structure has two golden
domes and a large performed on special occasions. The shrine of
Vishnu is flamked by shrines of Krishana & Bal Ram on one side
and Jagannth on the other. In the heart of the city are two memorials,
the towering Shaheed Minar in Tikendeajit Park that commemorates
the mirtyrs who died fighting British Colonilism and the war cemetery
that revives the memories of those British and Indian soldiers who
led down there lives during the second world war, which came to
the doorstep of Imphal. The heritage of Manipur can be viewed in
the state Museum located near the Polo ground. It is store house
of Manipur's past. On display are works of art, archeology natural
history textiles besides a portrait collection of former rulers
of Manipur and armoury of the Royal army. If you feel like shopping
visit the unique Khwairmband Bazar. All the stall holders are women
almot 300 Imas or mothers it is split into two sections on either
side of the road.
Excursions :
27 kms away is Bishunpur famous conical roofed temple dedicated
to Lord Vishnu Built in 1467 during the regin of King Kiyamba, it
is interesting for its antiquity and chinese style design. It also
known for irs stone production. 45kms away is moirang. The town
is one of the main seats of early Manipuri folk culture with the
anicient temples of the pre Hindu diety Lord Thangjing situated
here. In the month of may men and women dressed in colourfull traditional
costumes ding, and dance in honour of the Lord at the Moirang Lai
haraoba which is a ritual dance festival held every year. This town
has a specilic historic importance, as it was here that Netaji Chander
Bose's Indian National Army (INA) hoisted its flag for the first
time on Indian Soil. The collection letters photographs articles
records and other memorabila are on display at the INA museum.
Shopping
Pleasures :
Manipur specialies in handloom which is a cottage industry in the
state and almost every household owns a loom with women busy in
the creation of typical unique native designs. Famous among them
is the Moirangphee designs belived to have been introduce by princess.
Thoibi of Moirang the Phanek or snake designs constituting red and
black stripes. Symbloic of snakes. Pickup an exotic shawl cover
bedspread or ready made garments. Choose a handicraft to decorate
your home Krishna Radha dolls in Raslia pose, Phirooks or decorative
papier mache flower vases, baskets bamboo trays or just wear a bamboo
hat.
Imphal
a mini-metropolis the capital of this beautiful land of blue-green
hills, cascading rapids, carpets of flowers and winding rivers beckons
the tourist. It is connected by road with Guwahati (Assam) through
National Highway No.53. Here the Govindajee Temple is a prominent
Vaishnavite centre. The simple aesthetic structure has two golden
domes and a large performed on special occasions. The shrine of
Vishnu is flamked by shrines of Krishana & Bal Ram on one side
and Jagannth on the other. In the heart of the city are two memorials,
the towering Shaheed Minar in Tikendeajit Park that commemorates
the mirtyrs who died fighting British Colonilism and the war cemetery
that revives the memories of those British and Indian soldiers who
led down there lives during the second world war, which came to
the doorstep of Imphal. The heritage of Manipur can be viewed in
the state Museum located near the Polo ground. It is store house
of Manipur's past. On display are works of art, archeology natural
history textiles besides a portrait collection of former rulers
of Manipur and armoury of the Royal army. If you feel like shopping
visit the unique Khwairmband Bazar. All the stall holders are women
almot 300 Imas or mothers it is split into two sections on either
side of the road. 
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