18 Sikh assists in celebrating Bor Festival
Source: Manipuri Tadka *
Imphal, October 05 2011:
18 SIKH under the aegis of 9 Sector Assam Rifles assisted Hiyangthang Lairembi temple committee in organizing Bor festival on 04th Oct 2011 .
Like every year, thousands of devotees paid obeisance to seek blessing at Hiyangthang Lairembi temple on the occasion of Bor festival.
A large number of devotees started gathering at the temple since early morning of 04th Oct 2011 to pay their obeisance to the goddess.
18 SIKH took over the responsibility of providing drinking water to the devotees.
18 SIKH established a water point with the capacity of 6000 liters and ensured continuous supply of drinking water.
18 SIKH also assisted the police to ensure smooth conduct of the festival in the temple.
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