Ukhrul District, the land of the colourful
Tangkhuls was marked out first a a Sub-Division in 1919 during the British Raj.
Then in November 1969 it was upgraded to a full-fledged district, bearing the
nomenclature of Manipur East District. The area of the district was 8,200 Sq.Km.
according to the CSI Publication 1976. Later Tengnoupal District, now called
Chandel District was carved out from this district on 15th July, 1983 and the
area of the then Manipur East District was sliced down to 4,544 Sq.Km. and the
title of the district was changed into Ukhrul District in 1983. Ukhrul is the
District HQ. which, now, is extended down to Hundung.
Topogarphy : Ukhrul District is bounded
by Myanmar in the East, Chandel District in the South, Imphal East and Senapati
Districts in the West and Nagaland State in the North. The terrain of the district
is hilly with a varying heights of 913 m to 3114 m (MSL). The district HQ.
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People & Lifestyle : Tangkhul Nagas constitute the major
bulk of the population. Others are some small percentage of Kukis, Nepalese
and other Non-tribals. The Tangkhuls are fair in complexion and more akin to
the Mongolians in facial appearance and stature.
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Religion of Ukhrul : The Tangkhul Religion,
known to some as Hao Religion, is a monotheistic religion with a little blend
of animism and they worship with reverential owe the “KAZING NGALEI KASA
AKHAVA” - The God, creator of Heaven and Earth.
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Art & Culture : The life and art of
the Tangkhul are attractive and captivating. Their different costumes and wears,
utensils,architecture, monumental erections and memorial set-ups depict their
dexterity in art, which also speak of their sense of beauty and finesse.
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Music & Dance : Tangkhuls are music
lovers and their songs are soft and melodious. Apart from encoding into the
music the varied seasonal and cultural ideas and philosophies, music is a medium
wherein historical events are also related in the lyrics. In as much as religious
fervor is incorporated and composed in the songs, the romantic nature of the
people also finds its expressions in the music.
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Fairs & Festivals : The ancestors were
agriculturists and the year cycle festivals are associated with the year-round
seasonal agricultural activities. All these festivals associated with sacred
religious rituals and there were strict codes of conduct for all these feasts.
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Flora & Fauna : Ukhrul District
is best introduced by its beautiful Shirui Lily, Lilium Mackleanae Sealy, grown
only on the peak of Shirui Kashung, some 18 Km. East of the district HQ. Ukhrul.
This world famous Shirui Lily, which belongs to the lilium family was discovered
by Frank Kingdon Ward in 1946 when he came to Manipur Hills.
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