Tapta (Manipuri Singer)

His first music album The Power of Attraction rocked the entire state of Manipur in the mid 1990s. Just like the Tapta of the popular Manipuri folktale, he was mystery personified. Only a few in his locality knew him but never expected he would write a new chapter in the music history of Manipur. And the man behind the musical mask Tapta was none other than Loukrakpam Jayanta.
Jayanta, popularly known as Tapta, was born on the 1st of April 1968 in Naranseina, a small village, located near the historic town of Moirang in Manipur, North East India. Being the only son of his parents with two other elder sisters, Jayanta grew up without experiencing the harsh realities and poverty of village life. His parents, L Bijoy Singh and L Mangolnganbi Devi, never encouraged Jayanta to take up a career in music. The indifference to music by his parents, however, did not deter young Jayanta’s enthusiasm of the art.

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EXOTIC ORCHID

Samjirei - An exotic Orchid from Manipur as seen at a house in Kwakeithel, Imphal, Manipur sometime in the first week of May 2009.

Handicraft of Manipuri people

Creations Society for Handicrafts and Goodwill, Chingamakhong, Imphal organized a 15 days Exclusive Design and Technical Development Workshop in Coiled Pottery of Manipur at Shilheipung-Art & Craft Centre, Leimakhong Mapal, Imphal East District, Manipur.
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Manipuri Marriage

A traditional Manipuri marriage under way at the Manipuri basti in Guwahati. The bride wears what is called a poloi, similar to that worn by classical Manipuri dancers. The marriage custom is based on the Hindu pattern with mostly Aryan and non-Aryan elements.