Safeguard of 'Cheiraoba' ritual stressed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 01 2022:
Spiritual leader Panthou has strongly called for preserving the age old traditions of the Meetei community by observing Meetei New Year 'Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba' in its true spirit with religious rituals as followed by forefathers of the land.
In the last blessing ceremony for Lamta month of Meetei calendar held on Thursday at Nongpok Chingu Thong Meetei Laikol, the spiritual leader appealed to people to observe 'Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba' as per religious traditions preserved by forefathers of the land for prosperity.
On the other hand, Sanamahi Temple Board had informed people that 'Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba' will be observed on April 2 at Ima Leimarel Sidabi and Lainingthou Sanamahi.
The board also informed that ritual ceremony on the day will begin from 4am followed by other rituals including replacing of cloths of Ima Leimarel Sidabi and Lainingthou Sanamahi and Chengbi-Chengba Heiba.
The event will culminate with Ougri Hangel Chongba in traditional attires from 5pm, a statement of the board added.