Rajarshi Bhagyachandra's birth anniversary observation underway
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 21 2020:
A 6 day 28th birth anniversary of the then king of Manipur, Rajarshi Bhagyachandra began today at Angom Ningthou Mandap at Wangkhei Angom Leikai.
On the inaugural day of the programme organised by Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Cultural Foundation Manipur, Sega Road Thouda Bhabok Leikai, the gathering paid floral tributes to the photo of Rajarshi Bhagyachandra.
Pooja was also performed to mark the birthday of the king.
At the event, spokesperson of the Rajarshi Bhagyachandra Cultural Foundation Manipur, Takhellambam Irabot said that the birth anniversary was organised on this particular day after taking advice from experts.
It is generally accepted that Rajarshi Bhagyachandra was born on June 21, 1740, he said and added that the celebration will be organised much bigger from next year.