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National National EmblemEmblem

The National emblem is the symbolic of contemporary India's reaffirmation of its ancient commitment to world peace and goodwill. The four lions (one hidden from view) - symbolising power, courage and confidence - rest on a circular abacus.The abacus is girded by four smaller animals - guardians of the four directions: the lion of the north, the elephant of the east, the horse of the south and the bull of the west.The motto 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the emblem in Devanagari script means 'truth alone triumphs'.

National Flag of India

The National Flag of India, also called the 'Tiranga', was adopted during an ad hoc meeting of the Constituent Assembly of the country.The meeting was held on the 22nd July 1947, twenty-four days prior to India's independence from the British (which took place on 15th August 1947)

“Bhagwa or the saffron colour denotes renunciation of disinterestedness. Our leaders must be indifferent to material gains and dedicate themselves to their work.

The white in the centre is light the path of truth to guide our conduct.

The green shows our relation to soil, our relation to the plant life here on which all other life depends.

Wheel represents the dynamism of a peaceful change

National Anthem of National Anthem of IndiaIndia

► The national anthem of India is The national anthem of India is 'Jana-gana-mana', composed 'Jana-gana-mana', composed originally in Bengali, by originally in Bengali, by Rabindranath Tagore.Rabindranath Tagore.

► It was adopted as the national It was adopted as the national

anthem of India, in its Hindi anthem of India, in its Hindi version, by the Constituent version, by the Constituent Assembly, on 24th January Assembly, on 24th January 1950.1950.

“Jana Gana Mana Adhinayaka Jaya He Bharat Bhagya Vidhata Punjab Sindh Gujarat Maratha Dravida Utkala Banga Vindhya Himachal Yamuna Ganga Ucchala Jaladhi Taranga Tubh Shubha Name Jage Tubh Shubha Ashisha Mange Gahe Tubh Jaya Gata Jan Gan Mangaldayak Jay He Bharat Bhagya Vidhata Jaye He ! Jaye He ! Jaye He ! Jaye,Jaye,Jaye,Jaye He ” 

National National Song of Song of

IndiaIndia

Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterji in Sanskrit Sharing an equal status with Jana-gana-mana (National Anthem of India), the song was first sung in the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress.

Vande Mataram initially served as the National Anthem of India, but later Jana-gana-mana was adopted as the anthem of independent India. This was because the Muslim sect in India felt that the song was based, as it depicted the nation as 'Ma Durga', a Hindu Goddess. Though Vande Mataram aptly illustrated the pre-independence national zeal and passion, it was espoused as the National Song of India.

VANDE MATARAM…!!

National Animal of IndiaNational Animal of IndiaTiger is scientifically known Tiger is scientifically known as Panthera Tigris, It is a as Panthera Tigris, It is a member of the Felidae member of the Felidae family and the family and the largest of largest of the four ‘big cats’ of the the four ‘big cats’ of the Panthera genus.Panthera genus.

The Tiger as the National The Tiger as the National Animal of India symbolizes Animal of India symbolizes the the power, strength, power, strength, elegance, alertness, elegance, alertness, intelligence and endurance intelligence and endurance of the nation. of the nation. 

National Bird of India

Peacock is portrayed as the image of the God of thunder, rains and war, Indra. People believe that, when a peacock extends its tail erect like fan for an enchanting and mesmerizing demonstration, it indicates that rainfall is on the cards.On seeing the dark clouds, peacock outspreads its tail and starts dancing in rhythmic fashion. Its dance movement has been incorporated in most of the Indian folklore, including Bharatha Natyam. In southern part of India, peacock is considered as a 'vahana' or vehilce of lord Muruga. 

National Flower of IndiaNational Flower of IndiaThe Lotus FlowerThe Lotus Flower symbolizes symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenmentknowledge and enlightenment. .

Lotus represents Lotus represents long life, honor, long life, honor, and good fortuneand good fortune. .

It holds additional significance It holds additional significance for Hindus, as it is regarded as for Hindus, as it is regarded as the symbol of many Gods and the symbol of many Gods and Goddesses and is often used Goddesses and is often used in religious practices.in religious practices. It was It was because of these noble because of these noble meanings and cultural meanings and cultural significance that made the significance that made the founding fathers of modern India founding fathers of modern India enshrine the lotus in the enshrine the lotus in the Constitution as the National Constitution as the National Flower. Flower.

National sport of India: National sport of India: HockeyHockey

Hockey, in which India has an Hockey, in which India has an impressive record with impressive record with eight Olympic eight Olympic gold medals, is officially the national gold medals, is officially the national sport. sport.

The Golden Era of hockey in India was The Golden Era of hockey in India was the the period from 1928 - 1956 when India period from 1928 - 1956 when India won 6 consecutive gold medalswon 6 consecutive gold medals in the in the Olympics. During the Golden Era, India Olympics. During the Golden Era, India played 24 Olympic matches, won all 24, played 24 Olympic matches, won all 24, scored 178 goals (at an average of 7.43 scored 178 goals (at an average of 7.43 goals per match) and conceded only 7 goals per match) and conceded only 7 goals. goals.

The The two other gold medals for India two other gold medals for India came in the 1964 Tokyo Olympicscame in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and and the 1980 Moscow Olympics.the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

MANIPUR

JEWEL OF INDIA

ManipurManipur

Manipur means the Manipur means the 'land of gems''land of gems'.. This north-eastern state was described as the land of gold or This north-eastern state was described as the land of gold or ‘‘SuvarnabhuSuvarnabhu’. Manipur was a princely state under the British rule in ’. Manipur was a princely state under the British rule in 1891. 1891. A democratic form of government with Maharaja as the executive A democratic form of government with Maharaja as the executive head was established in 1947, under the manipur Constitution act. head was established in 1947, under the manipur Constitution act. This ruling family gave them a long peaceful era in which they This ruling family gave them a long peaceful era in which they developed their arts and crafts undisturbed. developed their arts and crafts undisturbed. The territory became a full-fledged state with the integration on 21st The territory became a full-fledged state with the integration on 21st January 1972. January 1972. The state, was a single district territory with 10 sub- divisions, was The state, was a single district territory with 10 sub- divisions, was recognized in 1969. recognized in 1969. The state now consists of six districts with district Head Quarters at The state now consists of six districts with district Head Quarters at Imphal, Ukhrul, Tamenlong, Senapati, Chandel and Imphal, Ukhrul, Tamenlong, Senapati, Chandel and Churachandpur.  Churachandpur. 

Places To See in Places To See in ManipurManipur

Imphal (Capital)Imphal (Capital)

The city is mainly inhabited by the Vaishnavites and it is just 7 kms from the The city is mainly inhabited by the Vaishnavites and it is just 7 kms from the airport of Manipur (Tulihal airport). airport of Manipur (Tulihal airport).

• The district is divided into East and West and the recently constructed stadium The district is divided into East and West and the recently constructed stadium (Khuman Lampak Stadium) is also one of the attractions comprising of every (Khuman Lampak Stadium) is also one of the attractions comprising of every thing, from a cyclists velodrome to the main stadium. thing, from a cyclists velodrome to the main stadium.

► Most of the imported goods are sold here at its Paona Bazar and Gambhir Most of the imported goods are sold here at its Paona Bazar and Gambhir Singh Shopping Complex.Singh Shopping Complex.

Loktak Lake (Freshwater Lake)Loktak Lake (Freshwater Lake)

It is the lake where most of the people of Manipur get their share of fish meat.It is the lake where most of the people of Manipur get their share of fish meat.• The special treat to watch are the floating islands popularly known as Phumdi The special treat to watch are the floating islands popularly known as Phumdi

which is made out of the tangle of watery weeds and other plants. which is made out of the tangle of watery weeds and other plants. • With a nominal fee, people can hire small boats and see this fascinating way of With a nominal fee, people can hire small boats and see this fascinating way of

living on these floating islands. living on these floating islands. • The wetland is swampy and is favourable for a number of species to thrive on. The wetland is swampy and is favourable for a number of species to thrive on.

It is in the district of Moirang.It is in the district of Moirang.

Manipuri Dance (Ras Lila)Manipuri Dance (Ras Lila)  A classical form of Manipuri dance based and inspired by the theme of Lord A classical form of Manipuri dance based and inspired by the theme of Lord Krishna and his beloved, Radha love story and the devotion of the Gopis Krishna and his beloved, Radha love story and the devotion of the Gopis (companions) towards Lord Krishna. (companions) towards Lord Krishna. This graceful and slow movement of the This graceful and slow movement of the dance makes it one of the most acclaimed classical dances of India. The costume is dance makes it one of the most acclaimed classical dances of India. The costume is elegant, as there are nicely embroidered clothes that give luster to the beauty of the elegant, as there are nicely embroidered clothes that give luster to the beauty of the art.art.

Shree Govindjee TempleShree Govindjee TempleThis temple is the This temple is the premiere temple in Manipur and it adjoins the palaces of the premiere temple in Manipur and it adjoins the palaces of the former rulers of the stateformer rulers of the state. The temple is simple in design with gold domes, a paved . The temple is simple in design with gold domes, a paved court and a large, raised congregation hall. The deity in the center has other idols court and a large, raised congregation hall. The deity in the center has other idols of Radha Govinda, Balaram and Krishna and Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra of Radha Govinda, Balaram and Krishna and Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra on either side of it.on either side of it.

Although tourism in the state of Manipur is in its formative stage, still there is no shortage of hotels in Manipur.

In keeping with the ambience of the state you may not find glitzy luxury hotels in Manipur with lavish arrangements. But the hotels in Manipur offer decent accommodation and a pleasant experience to take back.

There are quite a few government run hotels in Manipur whereas private properties also abound in. Some accommodations are in the sort of Guesthouse or Tourist Bungalows in the lap of nature.

The state Manipur is tiny in size. A good number of hotels in Manipur are located in the capital city of Manipur while others are also close to the tourist destinations making it easy for the travelers to visit.

•HOTEL KRISHTINA,IMPHAL•HOTEL WHITE PALACE,IMPHAL •HOTEL PRINCE,IMPHAL•HOTEL TAMPHA,IMPHAL

Imphal By Air

The airport in Imphal is at a distance of 8 km from the city center and the taxi fare is nearly about Rs 150. This airport is well-connected to the places like Kolkata, Delhi and Guwahati. International travellers have to get connection flights from Kolkata or Delhi.

Imphal By Bus

Nagaland and Manipur State buses operate from the towns of Aizwal, Dimapur, Itanagar, Kohima, Shillong and Agartala. The frequency of the buses is every day and the tariff per seat is Rs 75 to Rs 250. Dimapur to Imphal requires a bus travel of 8 hours.

Imphal By Train

The nearest railhead to Imphal is the Dimapur railway station which is located at a distance of 215 km and is near Manipur. It will take about 8 hours journey to reach Imphal from Dimapur by bus or taxi.

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