Langban Heisoi-Heipan Thaba ritual conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 10 2022:
Titular king of Manipur Leishemba Sanajaoba conducted the annual 'Langban Heisoi-Heipan Thaba' ritual at Utra Shanglen, Sana Konung, here, on Saturday.
Officials, Amaiba, Amai-bi and Pena artistes of Utra Shanglen also participated in the ritual, which according to Utra Shanglen traces back to the reign of Nongda Lairen Pakhangba.
It is a ritual of offering tributes to the departed souls of the forefathers.
On the occasion of 'Langban Purnima', 'Langban Heishoi Tamba' ritual was also performed jointly - by Kangla Phamthou Lup, Umang Lai Kanba Apunba Lup (UKAL), Iramdam Inat Yokhat Lup (IRIYOL), Kongba Maru Laiphamlen Apunba Lup, Sporting Association Kongba Maru and Khundrakpam Kendra Youth Organisation at the foothills of Kongba Maru Laiphamlen to pay homage to the ancestors along with planting of saplings to preserve the greenery of the sacred site on Saturday.
Speaking at the programme, IRIYOL president Mayengbam Tomba informed that the coming generations of Manipur should take it as their essential duty to understand the essence of the indigenous religion and propagate it.
Being well-versed in one's own religion and following it will ensure that they can show their identity to the world, he noted.
The programme was also attended by Kangla Phamthou Lup general secretary Ingba Mangang and UKAL general secretary M Maniton as presidium members.
As part of the event, people from various parts of the state visited the shrine and performed 'Langban Heishoi Tamba' ritual.