Manipur is in North Eastern India. The state has a significant opportunities for generation of hydel power. In fact, the government is looking at tapping the huge potential that exists in the state. Imphal is the capital of Manipur. The state has mostly an agrarian economy. The state is also known for its scenic beauty. It has caves, waterfalls, lakes and islands and big scope in eco tourism. Bishnupur City, Chandel City, Churachandpur City are some of the major cities of Manipur.
Insurgency has been a problem in Manipur with many groups fighting for sovereignty. Manipur gets extremely cold in the winter, with temperature dipping to below 0 degree celcius. Frost and snow in the region is not uncommon. The state also receives heavy rainfall.
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| January 01 | Wednesday |
New Year's Day
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| January 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 12 | Sunday |
Gaan-Ngai
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| January 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Sunday |
Republic Day
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| February 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Saturday |
Lui-Ngai-Ni
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| February 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 14 | Friday |
Yaosang
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| March 15 | Saturday |
Yaosang 2nd Day
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| March 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 30 | Sunday |
Cheiraoba
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| March 31 | Monday |
Idul Fitr
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| April 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Monday |
Cheiraoba
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| April 18 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Thursday |
May Day
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| May 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 07 | Saturday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| June 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 27 | Friday |
Ratha Yathra
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| June 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 13 | Wednesday |
Patriots Day
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| August 15 | Friday |
Independence Day
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| August 16 | Saturday |
Janmashtami
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| August 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 30 | Tuesday |
Maha Ashtami
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| October 02 | Thursday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 20 | Monday |
Diwali
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| October 21 | Tuesday |
Diwali
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| October 23 | Thursday |
Ningol Chakkouba
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| October 24 | Friday |
Ningol Chakkouba
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| October 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| November 01 | Saturday |
Kut
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| November 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 25 | Thursday |
Christmas Day
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| December 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 31 | Wednesday |
New Year's Eve
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