'Puwarigi Amamba Numit' observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 07 2017:
Puya Mei Thakhibagi Apunba Ningshing Lup (PUMANIL) Kangleipak observed “Puwarigi Amamba Numit” at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today in commemoration of the 285th anniversary of burning of the Puya, the scripture of the ancient Meetei race .
A ritual ceremony was performed in front of Uttra Shanglen where the ancient scriptures were burnt down.
Later, a public meeting was held in which MLA of Yaishkul Assembly Constituency, Thokchom Satyabrata attended as chief guest; PUMANIL chairman L Dhananjoy Mangang as president; ACOAM-Lup president Ksh Somorendro; National Awardee H Ibotombi Khuman; KIL president RK Sanahanbi and Pana Pandit, Manipur Pandit Loishang, Lai Loken as guests of honour .
Taking part in the observance function, research scholars Akham Langol and M Ashokumar spoke on topics related to the burning of the ancient scriptures.