Sangai Festival

সংগাই উৎসব

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MusicImphal
DatesDates TBA · Usually NovemberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsSangai Festival is named for the Sangai, an
Language["hi"]Currency: INR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Sangai Festival in Imphal

Sangai Festival is Manipur's state-organized tourism showcase, held for ten days each year from 21 to 30 November across venues in Imphal and at Loktak Lake. Named for the endangered brow-antlered Sangai deer found only at Keibul Lamjao National Park, it brings together handicrafts, cuisine, dance, and indigenous sports from Meitei, Naga, and Kuki-Zo communities under one program.

Keibul Lamjao National Park, a mat of floating vegetation on Loktak Lake, is the only place left where the Sangai, Manipur's brow-antlered deer, survives in the wild, and it is after this endangered animal that the state government named its flagship tourism festival when it launched the event in 2010.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Sangai Festival is named for the Sangai, an endangered brow-antlered deer found only on the floating vegetation of Keibul Lamjao National Park on Loktak Lake, and part of the program is staged at the lake itself

02

The mystery stays covered

Organized by Manipur's tourism department since 2010, it is deliberately pan-community, bringing Meitei, Naga, and Kuki-Zo performers, craftspeople, and indigenous sports including Sagol Kangjei polo onto shared stages rather than centering a single group's ritual

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

No long-standing ritual traditions attach to Sangai Festival itself

Water and renewal

Living ritual

its recurring elements are modern additions to the program

The sacred route

Living ritual

including handicraft and handloom exhibitions

The local code

Living ritual

food courts

Tradition 5

Living ritual

staged folk and classical Manipuri dance

Tradition 6

Living ritual

and demonstrations of indigenous sports such as Sagol Kangjei polo

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually November

Getting around

For Sangai Festival, plan transport around the exact Imphal venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing works for daytime venues; bring a light jacket or shawl for cool November evenings in the Imphal valley, especially for outdoor stage shows and lakeside programs...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Sangai Festival, stay near the part of Imphal you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["hi"] · INR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map24.81 N, 93.94 EOpen in Google Maps

Imphal, Manipur, India

Nearest airportIMF — Bir Tikendrajit
TransportFor Sangai Festival, plan transport around the exact Imphal venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Sangai Festival, stay near the part of Imphal you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Imphal via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Imphal, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for November.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing works for daytime venues; bring a light jacket or shawl for cool November evenings in the Imphal valley, especially for outdoor stage shows and lakeside programs at Loktak.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for India and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sangai Festival?

Sangai Festival is listed for November · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sangai Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Imphal, India. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Imphal, Manipur, India

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually November
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