Kohima City Kohima is the hilly capital of India’s north eastern border state of Nagaland which shares its borders with Burma. It lies in Kohima District and is one of the three Nagaland towns with Municipal council status along withDimapur and Mokokchung. Kohima Village War Cemetery State Museum Catholic Cathedral Mokokchung[…]
Fairs and Festivlas in Nagaland
Hornbill The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland is aimed at reviving, protecting and sustaining richness of the Naga heritage and traditions. This is done through cultural extravaganza worth experiencing. Moatsu Moatsu Festival is celebrated by the Ao tribe of Nagaland. Moatsu is celebrated in the first week of May every year.[…]
Khonoma Village Nature and Wildlife Sanctuary
Khonoma village is located about 20 km from the state capital, Kohima. The village, referred to as Khwunoria (named after the Angami term for a local plant, Glouthera fragrantisima), is estimated to be around 700 years old and is spread over an area of 123sq.km. The total population of the[…]
Arts and Crafts in Nagaland
The arts and crafts of Nagaland are inseperable for they are mostly associated despite their utilitarian aspects, with socio-religious rituals and ceremonies. Pottery Making Wood Carving Log-drums Blacksmithy Metal Work Ornaments Embroidry Crafts