Annual ritual at Kongba Maru on Mar 25
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 02 2023:
Umanglai Kanba Apunba Lup (UKAL) would be conducting the annual rituals held on every first Saturday and Sunday of Sajibu month at Kongba Maru Laiphamlen on March 25 and 26.Informing this during a press meet held at Kongba Maru on Thursday, UKAL general secretary Mutum Maniton said that Kongba Maru Laiphamlen is an important historical and religious site for Meetei community.
The annual ritual is conducted on the intervening night of first Saturday and Sunday of the first lunar month Sajibu at different sacred sites located in the area.
While noting that number of pilgrims visiting the sacred site has been increasing in the last few years, the secretary said that for strict adherence to religious norms and provide a better experience to the pilgrims, UKAL and PEEL in association with different organisations of Yumnam Khunou area would be hosting the annual ritual.
He also urged the home department to provide security assistance to ensure smooth and peaceful conduct of the ritual.