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The sangai (Meitei pronunciation: /sə.ŋai/ [1]) (Rucervus eldii eldii) is an endemic and endangered subspecies of Eld's deer found only in Manipur, India. It is also the state animal of Manipur. [2] Its common English name is Manipur brow-antlered deer or Eld's deer. [3]
India, officially the Republic of India is a country in South Asia, consisting of 28 states and eight union territories. [1] All Indian states and some of the union territories have their own elected government and the union territories come under the jurisdiction of the Central Government.
Replicas of Sangai deer installed in the Sangai festival, an annual event organised in honor of this Cervus species in Manipur. In one of the epic cycles of incarnations in Moirang, Kadeng Thangjahanba hunted and brought a lovely Sangai deer alive from a hunting ground called "Torbung Lamjao" as a gift of love for his girlfriend, Lady Tonu Laijinglembi.
Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary (Meitei: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham) is an Indo-Burma wildlife sanctuary in Chandel district of Manipur. It is in the Indo-Myanmar border about 110 km from Imphal. It has an area of 184.80 square kilometers. [1] [2] [3] The ecosystem of this wildlife sanctuary is unique and vibrant.
Shirui National Park is a national park located in the state of Manipur in India. It was established in 1982. [1] Among the animals that make their homes here include tragopan, tiger and leopard. It is here that the famous shirui lily (Lilium mackliniae) grows naturally.
It is the state animal of Manipur. As this festival is being celebrated to promote Manipur as a world class tourism destination, it showcases the states contributions to art and culture, handloom , handicrafts , fine arts, indigenous sports, cuisine , music and adventure sports, as well as the natural environment.
It is the state animal of Manipur. As this festival is being celebrated to promote Manipur as a world class tourism destination, it showcases the states contributions to art and culture, handloom, handicrafts, fine arts, indigenous sports, cuisine, music and adventure sports, as well as the natural environment.
It has a pride of place in the folklore and culture of the Manipur state and is the state animal of Manipur. From a small herd of 14 deer in 1975, its population was reportedly 155 in 1995 and as per the latest wildlife census conducted in March 2016 its number rose to 260.