HEIKRU HIDONGBA
The main attraction of the Heikru Hidongba festival is the boat race.
The famous boat race is marked by the typically Manipuri flavor and religious fervor.
The Heikru Hidongba festival is held in September every year.
The participants don their colorful community costumes.
The boats people include both males and females.
There are also instances of females taking the lead role. All women crew also participate in the Heikru Hidongba boat race.
The Heikru Hidongba draws tourists.
The splendid spectacle of the Heikru Hidongba festival is to be seen to be believed.