PB Acharya
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2015 :
PB Acharya, Governor of Nagaland, Assam and Tripura visited Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak Phom (TRCP), Assam, Manipur and Nagaland at Chingmeirong here yesterday evening.
Acharya in a message today said that the primordial religion of the Zeliangrong people known as Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak is a very old and vibrant form of religion like the 'Sanatan Dharma' meaning an ancient and eternal religion.
The soul, the eternal life force is the God and its existence is the manifestation of life, the Governor said.
Acharya also expressed gratefulness to the president of TRCP, Meisonglung Pamei, Prof Gangmumei Kamei, Chaoba Kamson, Henry Poute, D Kathuna, Khasim Ruivah and all members of TRCP for showing a warm traditional reception.
The Governor also visited the temple of Ima Khunthokhanbi the same day and participated in the Lai Haraoba festival of the sylvan deity.
The vibrant festival associated with dancing and chanting of the evolution of nature and formation of human being is a joyous experience, the Governor said.
"It is my belief that preserving this kind of vibrant festival and religious realm will bring a calm and peaceful atmosphere in Manipur which is called by the Japanese a 'flower on a lofty mountain' .