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 08 | Wednesday |
Gaan-Ngai
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| January 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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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 09 | Monday |
Yaosang
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| March 10 | Tuesday |
Yaosang 2nd Day
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| March 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| April 10 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 13 | Monday |
Cheiraoba
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| April 14 | Tuesday |
Cheiraoba
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| April 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Friday |
May Day
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| May 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 24 | Sunday |
Idul Fitr
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| May 25 | Monday |
Idul Fitr
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| June 13 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 31 | Friday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| August 01 | Saturday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| August 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| August 12 | Wednesday |
Janmashtami
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| August 13 | Thursday |
Patriots Day
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| August 15 | Saturday |
Independence Day
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| August 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Friday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 24 | Saturday |
Maha Ashtami
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| October 30 | Friday |
Eid e Milad
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| November 01 | Sunday |
Kut
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| November 14 | Saturday |
Diwali
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| November 15 | Sunday |
Diwali
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| November 17 | Tuesday |
Ningol Chakkouba
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| November 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 25 | Friday |
Christmas Day
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| December 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 31 | Thursday |
New Year's Eve
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