Kongba Leithong-Phatpa rituals observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 17 2013:
The annual religious ritual of 'Kongba Lei-thong-phatpa' to predict future well-beings of Manipur society was performed by the Amaibas and Amaibis of Sana Konung at the premises of Angom Laiphal situated at Pangei here today morning.
It is said that the annual ritual is being performed every year without any interruption since the reign of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba.
Pronouncing the ups and downs that would be witnessed during the current 2013 by referring to the insects and objects that were found during the ritual, Samjetsabam Kondumba, Amaiba of Sanakonung explained that the presence of earthworms and spiders at the time of Angom Pokpa Lai thong-phatpa and white cabbage worms at the chamber of Maiba and ants at Mangang Pokpa, etc indicated looming signs of frequent floods, devastation of crops, illness, etc in the coming days.