Monsoon magnificence – Manipur

Monsoon is here and promises boundless travel prospects. This monsoon travel to Manipur also known as the ‘Switzerland of India’ and experience India with a whole new perspective.

Manipur lies in the deep junction of the northeast India. This gorgeous land is enclosed by Nagaland and Assam along with the international border with Myanmar. From composed lands to mysterious nature the place is filled with attention-grabbing moments.

The Festivals in Manipur hold a substantial cultural heritage in India due to their traditional dance & music. All the festivals in Manipur have the ethnic touch which serves as marvelous charm to tourists from all over the globe.

Jiyolife brings to you some places to Visit in Manipur this monsoon –

Imphal - The capital of Manipur is bordered by mountain ranges and is the heart of traditional activities and markets.

Shri Govindji Temple – A sacred temple of the Vaishanav caste, the temple has a modest construction with a beautiful yard and an elevated worshipping hall.

Khawairamband Bazaar – This is the only and the biggest marketplace run by women in the India. Lots of tribal stuff can be found here such as scarves, bags, clothing and many more.

Loktak Lake & Keibul Lamjao National Park – Loktak lake is a must watch for all travelers.  It opens up a delightful landscape of tiny islands on sparkling blue water. It is definitely a good place to enjoy boating and other aquatic sports. The Keibul National park is adjacent to the lake and is home to the rare Sangai deer.

Manipur State Museum – The state museum is one of the supreme museums of North Eastern India. It expresses the magnificent history of the state. Some of the articles exhibited inside the museum are Manipuri outfits, antique documents and ruins, and various statuettes.

The Manipuri Cookery will surely spellbind your taste buds with assortment of fish & rice dishes.  The state is certainly spectacular to visit during the rainy season. So pack up your bags and plan the perfect get-away to Manipur. And yes … Don’t Forget – Jiyolife to the fullest.

Be the change this WE Day & Jiyo Life

Our mother earth takes care of us in her own way & is it not our moral and social duty to protect her?
Yes it is. That is why we want you to be the change & bring the change this World Environmental Day (WED) which will be celebrated on June 5 across the world.

What is WED?
Our planet has been annually celebrating World Environmental Day (WED) since 1972. World Environmental Day is organized by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) with a different theme every year & selecting a host country which is setting an example by its green initiatives.

The theme for WED 2010 is, “Many Species, One Planet, One Future” & the host country is the East African nation, Rwanda. There are more than 10 million species in this world out of which only 2 million have been identified yet. Out of this 2 million, about 17,291 species are on the verge of extinction from little insects to rare mammals. Some even get extinct before they are discovered.

What You Can Do: World Environment Day may be just other day in the calendar that passes of like all other days. But in a technologically advanced world like today, people are getting isolated it is a good opportunity to connect with others and our own planet.

You Can,

•   Plant trees with your family or local community members.
•   Stop unnecessary wastage of fuel. Start using scooters or walk to your office at least twice a day. This way you will not only reduce carbon emissions but also improve your health too!
•   Rely on energy efficient bulbs in your home.
•   Stop using plastic bags & start using recyclable bags or make your own bag with your old cloths.
•   Save water. Water has become so precious these days; it is said that the next world war will be fought for cause of water.
• Stop throwing garbage in public places and make the environment clean.

These are some basic tips. There are lots more which you can do it yourself.
Jiyo Life this World Environment Day people. Cheers.

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Jiyo Life this World Family Day and win!

After showering all our mothers with love this Mother’s Day, it’s now time for the entire family to be a part of the TLC(Tender Loving Care). Rejoice! It is World Family Day!

Every year, May 15 is celebrated as the International Day of the Family. It was founded by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. This is the perfect day for celebration with your family.

This is your opportunity to make up for all those days you spent at work, or with your friends, instead of at home with the ones who love you the most. This is that one day that you need to give your family, so as to foster togetherness and bonhomie amongst all the members of the family. All the members can share their happiness and sorrow with each other. Today especially in the global era, the whole world requires to be like one family and thereby one can understand their culture, respect their faith, and can create an environment of mutual understanding.

What is a family?

In case you are having trouble deciding who should be a part of the celebrations today, Jiyo Life will help you out by defining the ‘Family’ for you.

According to Murdock, an anthropologist, a family is "a group characterized by common residence, economic cooperation and reproduction. It includes adults of both sexes, at least two of whom maintain a socially approved sexual relationship, and one or more of their children of their own or adopted by the sexually cohabiting adults."

So, your family could be you, your wife and children. It could also be you, your parents and siblings. Your grandparents, aunts, uncles, distant cousins all constitute a part of your family, as defined by the great Murdock. Simply put, the more, the merrier. Enjoy your day out.

And while you’re at it, you can win some cool prizes as well, courtesy Jiyo Life. Just upload pictures of your day out with your family on our facebook page here , and the picture with the maximum number of family members in it wins a holiday to a Club Mahindra Resort with your family! Also, cool consolation prizes to be won.

So, have a great time and remember, when we say ‘The More, the Merrier’, we mean it.

Jiyo Life!