Ima Market - Market in Imphal - Imphal West, India

A unique market run by women folks only. It is an epitome of the Manipuri society. Women play a major role in the political economy of the state. The market comprises three different sheds where one can find various items of day to day household uses- clothes, fruits, veggies, kitchen wares, fish, and others being sold. This market is considered to be the centre of Imphal and the state itself, given the economic and trade/commerce significance.

Ima market is the only woman market in the world located at Manipur,Imphal.From a marketplace with lantern in the 70s to building with modern amenities it is also flowing along with time.Its market so all sorts of things are available its the lifeline for the people. The only problem is the cleanliness,lots must be done already but lots more need to be done sensitisation of the market vendors need to be done to properly dispose off the waste generated and more frequent collection of waste product can be done by the relevant authority as waste product keeps on piling for days.

Ima Keithel, locally translating into mother's market is a beautiful place for shopping in Manipur. This is a 500-year-old vintage market, where almost 5000 women traders sell various products like Manipur textiles, ornaments, grains, cereals, home decor, spices, dried fish, and household items. This is one of the unique markets, not only in India but in the entire Asia, which is managed and run by only women force. Opening hours: 3:00 am to 7:00 pm

IMA market is good for shopping it's a place where all shop keepers are female. It's a very crowded and famous market.

Multiple huge markets entirely run by women. It was established in the 16th century and hosts around 5,000 women vendors who sell a variety of products. This entire street is a very unique place. It resembles other south east asian cultures.

Asia's biggest market run by women located at Imphal, Manipur. From traditional clothes to fruits, vegetables, items for worship and many more at Ima market. Outside the market small time vendors sell accessories such as clips, hair bands, cons, fashion jewelry etc. If your are visiting Imphal, do keep some time to visit this inviting market

Very nice to see this Asia's biggest only women run market. Many items such as vegetables, fruits, pottery, utensils, food items,fish and more items are sold by women. 500 years old history.

This is one of the iconic places to visit in Imphal, Manipur. Ima market or Mother's market is located in the city center and is a market run by women. I visited this place in Jan 2023 and explored the local produce of Manipur. Quite interesting place and definitely interact with the locals. If you love Bangla travel vlogs, then check out my youtube travel channel Ghosh Babu Adventures, for more videos on Manipur.