The Meitei people, also known as Meetei people, [13] are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group native to the Indian State of Manipur. They form the largest and dominant ethnic group of Manipur in Northeast India.

May 2, 2026 · Meitei, dominant population of Manipur, in northeastern India, concentrated mostly around the Imphal valley. Besides Manipur and other northeastern states, Meiteis have also settled in …

May 6, 2023 · Meiteis are predominantly Hindus, but also follow their ancient animist beliefs and practices. 8% of the Meiteis are Muslims called Meitei Pangals. The state had seen violence …

Apr 22, 2026 · Nearly three years after ethnic violence first erupted in Manipur, the northeastern state continues to grapple with deep divisions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities, as fresh …

Jan 25, 2024 · As the largest tribe in Manipur, the Meitei people embody the heart and soul of the region’s cultural heritage. With a population constituting more than half of the state’s populace, their …

Jul 20, 2023 · Ethnic violence has plunged the small Indian state of Manipur into what many have dubbed a state of civil war as the two largest groups, the majority Meitei and minority Kuki, battle …

We are dedicated to preserving our authentic Meitei culture and heritage while promoting factual and historical information highlighting our indigenous roots in Manipur.

Manipur, historically known as the Kingdom of Meiteis, is home to various ethnic group, with the Meitei forming the majority according to the 2011 census. Most Meitei practice Hinduism, accounting for …

The Meitei Heritage Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history and culture of the Meitei people of Manipur, India. We believe that Meitei culture is an important part of the cultural …

May 11, 2023 · Who are the Meitei, Manipur’s valley-dwellers with an old and rich history? Much of the Meitei insurgency is rooted in its history, and is replete with echoes of re-establishing the glory of the …