Tributes paid to Mahakabi Hijam Anganghal
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 25 2024:
The Mahakabi Hijam Anganghal Memorial Trust commemorated the 81st death anniversary of renowned Manipuri poet Hijam Anganghal at Ningomthongjao, on Thursday.
Speaking at the event marked by offering of floral tributes to the photo of the poet, Trust president Th Goverdon conveyed that the commemorative event was organised to honour the outstanding contributions made by the Anganghal to Manipuri literature.
However, due to the ongoing crisis in the state, the observance was held in a modest manner.
Hijam Anganghal was born on July 28, 1892 and died on April 25, 1943 .
Since 2015, the Trust has been observing the death anniversary at Ningomthongjao where he was laid to rest.