PHOTOGRAPHS

Title: Lai Ikouba

ARC-PHP-JP-44

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt

Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  Lai ekouba ritual. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Haraoba Jagoi, Kakching

ARC-PHP-JP-45 

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown

Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  three men offering dance at Lai Khamlangba Haraoba

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Haisnam Phouoibi

ARC-PHP-JP-46

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph of paddy heaped for ritual purposes. A parasol is also seen. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Phayeng Haraoba Drums

ARC-PHP-JP-47

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph of two drums for Lai Haraoba at Phayeng village. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
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Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Phayeng Pungjao

ARC-PHP-JP-48

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm 

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph of a large drum of Phayeng Village/ 

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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Phayeng Distiller for Lai Haraoba ( not for human)

ARC-PHP-JP-49 

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph of three wooden ritual distiller for lai haraoba at Phayeng, a Chakpa village. 

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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Before Ikouba

ARC-PHP-JP-49

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing a procession before the Lai Ikouba ritual. 

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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Leima Jagoi

ARC-PHP-JP-51

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing performance of Leima Jagoi in a courtyard. The audience is all children. 

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Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Phayeng Khullakpa

ARC-PHP-JP-52

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content:

Photograph of the Khullakpa (Head/ritual head) of Phayeng village along with two men sitting side by side. 

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Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Nupi Thiba, Lai Haraoba

ARC-PHP-JP-53

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  the ritual of Lai Nupi thiba ( searching of wife for god using a polo mallet)

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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Before Ikouba

ARC-PHP-JP-54

Date(s): Not known  Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing the preparation for the ritual Lai Ikouba, coaxing the Lai from a water body.

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Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Kanglei Laibou Jagoi

ARC-PHP-JP-55

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing the Laibou Jagoi of the Lai Haraoba of Kanglei, led by Kumar Maibi.

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Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Ta Khousaba before the day of Lai Haraoba, Phayeng Village

ARC-PHP-JP-56

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing three persons performing Ta Khousaba, a ritual martial art display involving spears.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Tangkhul Nurabi

ARC-PHP-JP-57

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing the Tangkhul Nurabi ritual of Lai Haraoba (participants performing the role of Tangkhul maidens).

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Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Maibi Jagoi (stage)

ARC-PHP-JP-58

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing three dancers performing Maibi Jagoi on stage. One dancer is identified as Jayanti Sana.  

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Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
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Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Loukhatpa

ARC-PHP-JP-59

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing a staged performance of Lai Loukhatpa at JN Dance Academy (?).

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Leima Jagoi

ARC-PHP-JP-60

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing performance of Leima Jagoi in a courtyard. The audience is all children.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Four dancers with mandila

ARC-PHP-JP-61

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Four dancers with mandila. The 3rd one is identified as Rajkumari Sabitri.

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Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Nupi Thiba, Kanglei 

ARC-PHP-JP-62

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  Lai Nupi thiba ritual.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Three elderly participants offering dance at the Lai Haraoba of Khamlangba (?) at Kakching.

ARC-PHP-JP-63

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: Photograph showing three elderly participants in white attire and koiyet (turban), offering a dance at the Lai Haraoba of Khamlangba (?) at Kakching.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Laida Katpa, Laimaram

ARC-PHP-JP-64

Date(s): Not known  Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing offering jagoi at Leimaram, a Chakpa  Village. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Pung Cholom (stage)

ARC-PHP-JP-65

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing 13 artists performing Pung Cholom on stage. 

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Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Moirang Khamba Thoibi Dance

ARC-PHP-JP-66

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing two dancers performing Khamba -Thoibi Dance. The audience is mostly children. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Khamba-Thoibi Dance(Stage)

ARC-PHP-JP-67

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing two dancers performing Khamba-Thoibi dance. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Ta Khousaba, Phayeng 

ARC-PHP-JP-68

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: Photograph showing two young men performing Ta Khousaba (spear demonstration) at Phayeng, a Chakpa village.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
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Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Two koiyet at Phayeng

ARC-PHP-JP-69

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content:  Two Koiyet probably for Pena khongba ( ceremonial musician) at Phayeng Village

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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Jagoi Katpa, Phayeng

ARC-PHP-JP-70

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  offering jagoi at Phayeng, a Chakpa Village 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Ikouba Return Trip 

ARC-PHP-JP-72

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm 

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing Ikouba procession of Lai Haraoba.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Laishang

ARC-PHP-JP-75

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing a laishang. The bronze masks of the gods ( Umanglai) inside the temporary temple are also visible. Participants are kneeling in front of the gods.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

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Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Thawaimi Kouba, Migou Thagouba, Kakching 

ARC-PHP-JP-76

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: Photograph showing an elderly person performing a ritual called Thawaimi Kouba and Migou Thagouba at Kakching village for the Lai Haraoba of Khamlangba. A Pena Khongba and a drummer are also seen.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Laibou

ARC-PHP-JP-77

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: Photograph showing a staged performance of the Laibou circle dance at JN Dance Academy (?). Laibou is also spelled Lai-Pou; “Pou” means a pattern or rope. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Makok 

ARC-PHP-JP-78

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing a staged performance of Lai haraoba at JN Dance Akademy. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection

 Publication note: Not available

Title: Leima Jagoi

ARC-PHP-JP-79

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing a staged performance of Lai haraoba at JN Dance Akademy. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Jagoi Katpa, Leimaram Village 

ARC-PHP-JP-80

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm 

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing offering Jagoi to Umanglai at Leimaram, a Chakpa Village.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lam Thokpa

ARC-PHP-JP-81

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing Lam Thokpa of the Lai Haraoba. The mask of the gods is seen on a kong (palanquin).

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Lam Thokpa

ARC-PHP-JP-82

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing Lai Lam Thokpa. A Maiba is seen performing Chaban Thaba, which is done before everything else.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Return trip from Lai Ikouba ( coaxing the Lai)

ARC-PHP-JP-83

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content:

Photograph showing the return trip from Lai Ikouba (coaxing the Lai), guarded by men with spears and swords.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Sadanba (Hunting Ritual), Phayeng

ARC-PHP-JP-84

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing hunting ritual of Lai Haraoba at Phayeng, a Chakpa Village. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Maibi Leima JagoI

ARC-PHP-JP-85

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Haraoba staged  Performance 

Date(s): 1970s
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm 

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: Photograph showing a staged performance of Lai Loukhatpa at JN Dance Academy (?). The first dancer is identified as Nayani Shija, the second as Nganbi, and the third as Tondon.

Conditions governing access: Lai Ha

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title:  Lai Loukhatpa chatpa from Laibung

ARC-PHP-JP-87

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm 

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing a staged performance of Lai Loukhatpa at JN Dance Academy (?). Ima Yumshangbi leading the processing. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Loukhatpa Chatpa

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  Lai loukhatpa chatpa processing 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Loukhatpa Chatpa

ARC-PHP-JP-89

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  Lai Ikouba Chatpa procession. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai Loukhatpa, Irum Ningthou, Kakching

ARC-PHP-JP-90

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing an elderly person emerging from the water to coax the spirit of the Lai during the Lai Haraoba of Ipudhou Irum Ningthou, Kakching 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Raas Lila

ARC-PHP-JP-91

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  Tangkhul Saba ritual of Laiharaoba

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Four girls performing leima jagoi

ARC-PHP-JP-92

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing four girls performing Leima Jagoi. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: The Phijang, Lai Haraoba

ARC-PHP-JP-93

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm 

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing the phijang ( canopy) of Lai Haraoba.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title:  Thang Jagoi 

ARC-PHP-JP-94

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm 

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing Thang Jagoi ( Sword dance) performed by the maibis in the night. 

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Lai nupi thiba ( Polo ritual) 

ARC-PHP-JP-95

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: 

Photograph showing  Kangei sanaba by lais ( polo ritual)

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

Title: Changkhow

ARC-PHP-96

Date(s): Not known
Level of description: Item

Extent and medium: 1 photographic print, black-and-white, 16 × 10 cm

Name of creator(s): Unknown
Archival history:  Previously held by Saroj Nalini Arambam Parratt & John Parratt
Immediate source of acquisition: Donated to ARCLA by Prof. John Parratt, 2025

Scope and content: Photograph showing a girl weaving at a loin loom.

Conditions governing access: Open for consultation with supervision  

Conditions governing reproduction: Reproduction requires written permission
Language/scripts: N/A (visual material)
Physical characteristics:
Finding aids: Digital finding aid available

Existence and location of copies: TIFF master (600 dpi) and JPEG access copy available in the ARCLA Digital Repository
Related units of description: Photograph series, Saroj Nalini Arambam  & John Parratt Collection
Publication note: Not available

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