'Langban Chara Tamba' observed with devotion
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, September 26 2026: Thousands of devotees thronged Lainingthou Sanamahi Shanglen at Haying Khongbal Uphong Yumpham today to observe Langban Chara Tamba, one of the most important religious observances of the Meetei community.

Since early morning, devotees from across the State gathered at the sacred site to offer floral tributes and prayers for the eternal peace of their deceased ancestors and forefathers.

Prayers were also offered at the abodes of Lainingthou Sanamahi and Ima Leimarel Shidabi.

The Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board (LSTB) arranged a grand feast for around 1,500 devotees.

While expressing satisfaction over the arrangements, devotees pointed out acute parking problems at the shrine complex.

Vice president of LSTB and Keirao AC MLA Lourembam Rameshwor said the increasing turnout reflects the growing faith in Sanamahi religion.

He said a proposal has been submitted to the Government for allotment of land to resolve the parking issue and appealed to the public to continue supporting the promotion of indigenous religion.

LSTB member secretary Sandham Gandharaj said rituals have been going on since early morning.

In a related programme, Ima Leishem Inat Loisang organised the '32nd Langban Thanil Epa-Epu Purol Taretki Maphamda Heitha Leithaba Luklen Katpa' at Panthou Ishaikol Nung, Nongpok Chingbu Thong, Meetei Laikol, Thalo Shipi Lok, Selloi Lamaiching in Imphal East.

Folk artistes Sarangthem Thorongangbi, Elangbam Tamu, Nameirakpam Inaosapa, Leishangthem Diparani and Asem Binoi presented 'Meitei Eshei'.

Organisers said the ritual is observed every year on Thanil day of Langban month to pray for the souls of the departed to rest peacefully, believing their blessings will bring welfare to descendants.

Separately, a tribute programme was held at the memorial of freedom fighter Athouba Pukhrambam Kajao at Kamong Manning Leikai.

The book 'Lamitlon' by Sinamcha Heramani Khuman was also released on the occasion.

Speaking at the event, Joychandra Konthoujam said Manipur would not exist today without fearless martyrs like Kajao, who killed a British officer and sacrificed his life for the motherland.

He called upon the youth to pledge to be ready to sacrifice for the land.

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