Cheiraoba celebrated in Thoubal
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, April 10 2024:
Thoubal district joined the rest of the state in celebrating Shajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba, the New Year of the Meetei community as per the Meetei Lunar Calendar, albeit in a low-key manner.
The day is celebrated by offering season's fresh vegetables to Lainingthou Sanamahi deity at every Meetei household, with prayers for blessings and prosperity in the year.
Later, varied spreads of dishes are prepared from the vegetables offered to the deity, a portion of which are then offered to the departed souls at the gate of the house.
The Cheiraoba celebration was also organised for the IDPs staying in the relief camp set up at Rice Research Station.