'Showers of blessing' in 2015
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, January 04 2015:
Ukhrul denizens anticipate a bountiful and productive year ahead as a brief shower marked the first Sunday, which is traditionally observed as the New Year's special fasting prayer session in the district, reports Mungchan Zimik.
According to Tangkhul's traditional belief, shower on auspicious occasions is a good omen.
Various Churches in the district today held special fasting prayer session to invoke the blessings of the Almighty.
The members also prayed for peace and harmony to reign in the land.
As in other parts of the State, light rains showered the district today around 3 pm just after the end of the peace prayer session in the Churches.
Although the shower resulted in the mercury dipping, Ukhrul denizens were happy with the shower, as it forecast a good and impressive start.
The year that passed by was a disastrous one especially for the Ukhrul people as witnessed by one and all.
Rev HA Thanmi led the prayer session at Phungyo Baptist Church (PBC), the oldest Church in the entire State.
More than two thousand Church members attended the morning worship service at PB Church, Tangrei, Ukhrul.