Manipur celebrates Mera Hou Chongba
First Published: 9th October, 2022 14:52 IST
Mera Hou Chongba marks Unity, brotherhood and oneness as Manipur today marked the occasion in a traditional way.
Manipur today is celebrating the festival of oneness, unity and brotherhood on the occasion of ‘Mera Hou Chongba’.
The festival is celebrated on the 15th (full moon) day of the seventh month ‘Mera’ of Manipuri lunar calendar.
The celebration began with a vibrant procession of all the communities led by titular king and Rajya Sabha MP Leisemba Sanajaoba from Sana Konung, Palace till Kangla where the different communities prayed and celebrated together.
The titular king also lighted ‘Mera Thaomei’ (lamp), which signifies to tell people in the hills that their brother in the valley are doing well, at Kangla.
Rituals like ‘Mera Men Tongba’ and ‘Yenkhong Tamba’ were also administered in the presence of head priests.
Rajya Sabha MP Leisemba Sanajaoba expressed positivity that the age old traditional festival will further strengthen ties between people of the hills and the valley and instill peace and harmony in the state.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Manipur: People From 18 Villages Protest In Churachandpur Over Release Of Villagers Labour Wages
23rd December 2024
Live Nagaland Minister Temjen Imna Along Wishes Everyone A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year
23rd December 2024
Live Young Rapido Driver Working Hard to Fund Sister’s Wedding Dies in Guwahati Road Accident
23rd December 2024
Live Christmas Cheer Returns to Manipur with Vibrant Celebrations After Last Year’s Muted Festivities
23rd December 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Manipur Congress Demands Winter Assembly Session, Alleges Constitutional Violations
CLP leader Okram Ibobi expressed serious concerns over the state government’s adherence to constitutional provisions.
21st December 2024
Safeguarding Northeast’s Identity and Culture Top Priority: Home Minister Amit Shah at NEC Plenary
Amit Shah further stressed the need for a shift in focus from countering extremism to empowering citizens with constitutional rights.
21st December 2024
NCW Writes to Manipur Chief Secy and DGP, Seeks Report on Jiribam Incident Within 10 Days
The letter sent by Commission’s Joint Secretary on December 20 has asked the Manipur government to submit a comprehensive report.
21st December 2024
Two Arrested with Weapons and Ammunition in Churachandpur
The accused have been booked at Churachandpur police station under Sections 25(1-C) of the Arms Act and 3(5) of the BNS Act.
20th December 2024
Manipur: Miscreants Use Automatic Weapons in Fresh Attack on Imphal West Border
Security forces stationed in the area responded swiftly, engaging the miscreants in a brief gunfight that eventually forced them to retreat.
20th December 2024