Time it
Lai Haraoba
Meitei · Manipur
- When
- May window, local calendars vary by Umang Lai
- Who
- Meitei
- Where
- Manipur
- Gateway
- Imphal
What it is
The festival
The merrymaking of the gods: days of ritual at the sacred groves, where the maiba and maibibi replay creation through dance, and the whole community attends in ceremonial dress.
Attending
How visitors fit in
Open at the Lai Haraoba grounds; Modrang and Andro host well-known ones. It is a ritual, not a show: follow local guidance.
Around it
Plan around Lai Haraoba
Plan it
Want to be there?
Tell us which edition you are aiming for and we will confirm what is running, sort stays and permits, and tell you honestly if the week does not work.
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26