Governor, others greet on Rath Yatra
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 30 2022:
Governor La Ganesan, chief minister N Biren and Manipur Legislative Assembly speaker Th Satyabrata Singh extended their greetings to the people of Manipur on the occasion Rath Yatra/Kang which falls on July 1 (Friday).
In their messages, the three leaders said celebration of Kang in our state begins on the second day of Engen month of Manipuri lunar calendar and ends on the tenth day.
On first and last days of the festival, people from all walks of life, irrespective of caste, colour and gender turn up to participate in the procession of Kang Chingba with the belief that holding the ropes and pulling the chariot carrying deities will wash away all the sorrows of life.
They then wished the people of Manipur that with the celebration of Kang Lord Jagannath showers the state with joy, prosperity and peaceful co-existence among all communities.