Imoinu Iratpa celebrated
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 04 2023:
As celebrated across the state, Panthoibi Ima Sana Keithel Nupi Lup celebrated Ima Imoinu Iratpa at the shrine of Keithel Lairembi Ima located at 4th Ima Keithel, Temporary Market shed and at Ima Imoinu shrine in Tamu, Myanmar on Tuesday.
In a release, Panthoibi Ima Sana Keithel Nupi Lup conveyed candles were lighted and women vendors prayed for prosperity during the celebration held at the market shed.
In Tamu, the celebration was held by singing hymns in praise of Ima Imoinu followed by organising a feast for denizens of the area particularly Meetei-Kabaw, it added.
Meanwhile, Thang-Ta Loisang Sana Konung informed that it members under the instruction of titular king took part in the Ima Imoinu Iratpa organised jointly by Umanglai Kanba Apunba Lup (UKAL) and Uttra Shanglen Sana Konung at Ima Imoinu shrine located atop Koubru hill.
The Loisang said that the ritual event was organised with an objective to strengthen and unite the people by replacing the concept of 'I' by We' by the present generation and work for the welfare of the society.
Meanwhile, Uttra Shanglen Sana Konung performed 'Yumjao Lairembi Eyu Changba' at Sana Konung here on Wednesday.
In a release, Uttra Shanglen informed that the ritual is performed every year on the 13th and 14th day of Manipuri lunar month of Wakching.
While conveying that the ritual will be performed till Thursday, it said that priests and priestesses along with Pena artistes of Sana Konung are attending in performing the ritual.