The sangai (Meitei pronunciation: /sə. ŋai/) (Rucervus eldii eldii) is an endemic and endangered subspecies of Eld's deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur. Its common English name is Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's deer.
The Manipur Brow-antlered deer, Rucervus eldii eldii, lovingly called Sangai (animal awaiting and looking at you) by the people of Manipur is the flagship Manipur State Animal (ref. Manipur State Govt. notification dated the 21st march,1989 Notification ).
Production: Pineapple is the largest fruits that is produced in Manipur, and rightfully could be honoured as the State Fruit. Aboout 2.40 crores of pineapple fruits are produced in the state. The average weight of a single pineapple is said to be 1.5 kg, whereas, the weight of pineapple range from 1 to 3 kg.
The State Flower of Manipur, Shirui Lily, also called “Siroy Lily or Lilium Macklinae” is a rare pinkish white flower found only in the Shirui Hill range in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, approximately 83 kilometers away from Imphal.
Some popular Manipuri dishes include Chamthong (vegetable stew), Chak-hao kheer (black rice pudding), Ngari (fermented fish) and Iromba (mixture of boiled vegetables, fish, and mashed chilies). The food is generally mild in flavor and not very spicy, with a generous use of ginger, garlic, and chili peppers.
Sports in Manipur dates to the time of ancient history. The most popular traditional games include Sagol Kangjei, Thang Ta & Sarit Sarak, Khong Kangjei, Yubi Lakpi, Mukna, Hiyang Tannaba and Kang. The modern-day polo game is said to have its roots in Sagol Kangjei, the traditional sport of the state.
Did You Know In Manipur there are 29 languages other than Meiteilon spoken by the tribal people. But None of their languages are recognized as official languages by the Manipur State. However, nine languages are recognized for the purpose of education and they are medium of instruction up to Class VI.
The state tree of Manipur: The Bonsum (or Uningthou)
Manipur's state tree's scientific name is Phoebe hainesiana Brandis. It is also known as Uningthou (in the Manipuri language) because timber obtained from bonsum is economically valuable and used in manufacturing a variety of wooden articles.
Manipuri is an ancient classical dance form that originated in the northeastern state of Manipur in India. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, even before recorded history began. Lai Haraoba is the earliest form of dance in Manipur, and it forms the basis of all such dances.
Churachandpur district is the largest district in the whole state measuring over 4570 Sq.km and occupies 20.5 % of state's area. The district headquarter of Churachandpur is the most multi-ethnic and cosmopolitan hill town in Manipur and it is also known as Manipur's second town.
Sangai is a medium-sized deer, with uniquely distinctive antlers, with extremely long brow tine, which form the main beam. The forward protruding beam appears to come out from the eyebrow. This signifies its name, brow-antlered deer.
The State falls in the East-Asian migratory flyway of Amur Falcon and many other migratory birds. The other important wild animals which are endangered or rare and found in Manipur forests, include Slow Loris, Pangolin, Himalayan Yellow Throated Marten, Monitor Lizards, Hog Deer, Hog Badger, Binturong, etc.
Keibul Lamjao National Park. The park is located in the south western part of the Loktak lake. This is the last natural habitat of the brow-antlered deer(Sangai) the dancing deer of Manipur. Keibul Lamjao National Park is the only floating park in the world.
What is the national fruit of Manipur state? Pineapple (Ananas comosus) “ꯀꯤꯍꯣꯝ” is the state fruit of Manipur. Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Poales Family: Bromeliaceae Subfamily: Bromelioideae Genus: Ananas Species: A.
Yaosang. Celebrated for five days commencing from the full moon day of Phalguna (February/March), Yaoshang is the premier festival of Manipur. The Thabal Chongba – a kind of Manipuri fold dance, where boys and girls hold hands together and sing and dance in a circle, is particularly associated with this festival.
Chokhone Krichena is turning floriculture into a serious livelihood opportunity in Mao, Manipur. Through her venture Dianthe, she's helped local farmers, many of them women, shift from volatile vegetable crops to cultivating flowers, supported by buy-back guarantees and access to urban markets.
Mrs. Hume's pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae) (Meitei: Nongin; literally, "one who follows the track of rain", Mizo: Vavu), also known as Hume's pheasant or the bar-tailed pheasant, is a large forest pheasant. It is the state bird of the Indian states of Mizoram and Manipur.
In Manipur, you can find Asian Rice, Sweet chestnut, False christmas cactus, Graptopetalum mendoza, Lychee, and more! There are 20 types of plants in total.
