KuT

Celebrated during autumn, Kut is one of the prominent festivals of Manipur. This festival is celebrated by the aboriginal tribes of the state. Also referred to as Chavang- Kut and Khodou, Kut reflects the traditional ancestry and cultural heritage of the indigenous local inhabitants of the region. The festival of Kut is celebrated every year on 1st November with added enthusiasm and vigor.

The different indigenous tribes of Manipur observe the festive occasion of Kut to pay obeisance to the Supreme Being for the good harvest of food grains and agricultural crops. Usually known as the harvest festival of the numerous tribes of Manipur, the festival of Kut spreads happiness and joy in the region.

The festival of Kut is accompanied by traditional folk music and dance. The native tribes of Manipur indulge in merry making and perform their folk dance and music to celebrate the special festive occasion of Kut. An integral part of the traditional culture of Manipur, the festival of Kut relieves them of the stress and strains of daily mundane life.

Accompanied with traditional folk instruments, the local indigenous population performs the folk dance and music that reflects their unique cultural patterns and life style. To mark the special festive occasion, the local tribes of Manipur prepare to welcome another new session of bountiful agricultural production on a large scale by cleaning and whitewashing their houses.

The festival of Kut is observed in accordance with strict ritualistic customs and religious fervor that imparts a distinctive touch to the special occasion.