Ritual offerings
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 28 2015:
Led by the United Committee Manipur (UCM), a large number of people today presented ritual offerings of Langban Heitha-Leitha at Kekrupat to the martyrs of the June, 2001 mass uprising.
UCM president Elangbam Johnson who was also present at the ceremony said that humble offerings are being made to the martyrs in memory of the supreme sacrifices they made for the integrity of Manipur.
He said that the ritual of offering Langban Heitha-Leitha would be performed for 15 days at 10 am everyday.
He also appealed to people of all communities to attend the ceremony.
Johnson further called upon all the communities of the State to foster and promote the idea of unity and oneness.
Rather than driving wedges amongst different communities, all must stand united and protect the integrity of Manipur, he added.