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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
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| January 01 | Saturday |
New Year's Day
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| January 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| January 15 | Saturday |
Gaan-Ngai
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| January 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| January 26 | Wednesday |
Republic Day
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| February 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| February 15 | Tuesday |
Lui-Ngai-Ni
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| February 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| March 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| March 18 | Friday |
Yaosang
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| March 19 | Saturday |
Yaosang 2nd Day
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| March 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| April 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| April 14 | Thursday |
Cheiraoba
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| April 15 | Friday |
Good Friday
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| April 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| May 01 | Sunday |
May Day
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| May 03 | Tuesday |
Idul Fitr
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| May 14 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| May 28 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| June 11 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| June 25 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| July 01 | Friday |
Ratha Yathra
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| July 09 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| July 10 | Sunday |
Bakrid / Eid al Adha
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| July 23 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| August 13 | Saturday |
Patriots Day
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| August 15 | Monday |
Independence Day
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| August 19 | Friday |
Janmashtami
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| August 27 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| September 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| September 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 02 | Sunday |
Gandhi Jayanti
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| October 03 | Monday |
Maha Ashtami
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| October 08 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| October 22 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| October 24 | Monday |
Diwali
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| October 25 | Tuesday |
Diwali
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| October 27 | Thursday |
Ningol Chakkouba
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| November 01 | Tuesday |
Kut
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| November 12 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| November 26 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 10 | Saturday |
Second Saturday
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| December 24 | Saturday |
Fourth Saturday
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| December 25 | Sunday |
Christmas Day
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| December 31 | Saturday |
New Year's Eve
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