Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba
Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba or Kang Chingba is the religious festival of Manipuri people, associated mainly with the public procession with the grand chariot, housing the Meitei deities Lord Lainingthou Sanamahi and Lady Leimarel Sidabi. The Imphal city serves as the main location of the festival. It attracts thousands of pilgrims who join the procession. The festival was celebrated three hundred fifty years ago, and after a long pause, it was first celebrated in the year 2018.[1][2][3]
| Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Meitei people |
| Type | religious |
| Celebrations | Rice,vegetables and fruits are offered to the deities Lainingthou Sanamahi and Leimarel Sidabi |
| Observances | Grand Chariot housing deities are pulled by the devotees |
| Frequency | Annual |
During the festival, thousands of devotees offer rice, fruits, vegetables, money, along with the traditional rites and rituals to seek blessings from the deities.
References
- "Ancient Manipur ritual held". www.telegraphindia.com.
- "Sanamahi Ahong-Khong Chingba ritual to be organised :: Manipur News | Manipur Daily | Poknapham - Manipuri News!". thepeopleschronicle.in.
- "Sanamahee Ahong Khong Chingba observed after 350 years". June 28, 2018.
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