Commercial Hubs Ima Keithal market

THE IMA KEITHAL MARKET

The Ima Keithal market is also known as the Khwairamband bazaar. This sprawling commercial is a symbol of the economic status and liberty of the meitei womenfolk.

The Meitei term ‘Ima’ means ‘mother’. Therefore, ‘Ima market’ means the ‘market of the mothers’.  Hundreds of ‘imas’ have stalls in the the Khwairamband bazaar. The capacity of the Ima market or the Khwairamband bazaar is 3000 stalls.

In fact, the Ima market is an exclusive domain of women entrepreneurs. The stalls are run and managed by women only.

This unique business hub is situated in the heart of Imphal town – the capital of Manipur. You can also have a look at the exquisite basketry and wicker works a few yards away. These beautiful and creatively designed products are popular can be used for practical purposes and also reserved as mementoes.

Tourists must pay a visit to the Ima market or the Khwairamband bazaar. The environment in and around the area is quite arresting.

This one-window stop has two sections with either section facing two sides of the busy main road. The Khwairamband bazaar marked by an open community hall sells the typical handloom of the state besides household items while groceries including vegetables, fruit, and non-vegetarian items are sold on the other side.

The Ima market remains agog with business activity the entire working hours.