| Heibok Ching | |
|---|---|
| Heipok Ching | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 921 m (3,022 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 24°44′06″N 93°55′00″E / 24.73500°N 93.91667°E |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | fruit bearing mountain |
| Native name | Script error: The function "langx" does not exist. |
| Defining authority | Government of Manipur |
| Geography | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| Region | Imphal Valley |
| District | Imphal West district |
| Subdivision | Langthabal |
Heibok Ching (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), also known as Heipok Ching (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.),[2] is a hill located in the Langthabal region of Imphal West district of Manipur, India.[3][4] Its biodiversity is protected as a reserve forest by the Government of Manipur.[5] It is regarded as a sacred hill in the culture of Manipur.[6][7]
Former status[edit | edit source]
The Government of Manipur published a gazette notification on 2 December 2014, giving Heibok Ching the status of a revenue village,[5][8][9] under the name “68-Heibok Ching”,[10] in accordance to the Section 2(w) of the Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reforms Act, 1960.[3][11]
Current status[edit | edit source]
In 2024, the Government of Manipur took the concerns about issues of global warming and the significance of Heibok Ching in protecting environment and biodiversity. Thus, they gave Heibok Ching the status of a Reserved Forest under the section 4 of Indian Forest Act, 1927.[5][3][12]
In Meitei mythology[edit | edit source]
In Meitei mythology and folklore of Manipur, the Heibok (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is associated with the story of a mythical giant bird named Kakyen (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.). It was believed that the dead bodies of people disposed in a river (erstwhile Liwa River) near this hill, were picked up by the colossal avian creature.[13]
In Meitei literature[edit | edit source]
Heibok Ching (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is mentioned in the Meitei language novel named "Madhabi" (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), authored by Kamal Singh (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.), as a beautiful place where the two lovers Dhiren and Madhabi meet.[14]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The Geographical Observer. India: Meerut College Geographical Society., 1990. p. 65
- ↑ Naocha, Guru Aribam (2024-05-19). "VVF organizes tree planting initiative at Heipok Ching". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Singh, Bikash (2024-10-24). "Manipur Government declares Heibok Ching Hillock as a Reserved Forest". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ Pothashang (2024-10-24). "Manipur Cabinet decides to declare Heibok Ching as Reserved Forest | Pothashang News". Pothashang. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Cabinet declares Heibok Ching as RF : 25th oct24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ "Manipur Cabinet Approves Heibok Ching as Reserved Forest". Northeast Live. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ "Manipur govt declares Heibok Ching Hillock as 'Reserved Forest'". Northeast News - Northeast India news 24×7. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ "Manipur declares Heibok Ching as reserved forest to boost environmental conservation". India Today NE (in हिन्दी). 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ Today, North East (2024-10-24). "Manipur: Heibok Ching In Imphal West Designated As Reserved Forest; Government Announces Major Step In Conservation". Northeast Today. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ "Heibok Ching Hillock gets reserve forest tag". The Times of India. 2024-10-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ "Manipur: Heibok Ching to be declared reserve forest". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ "Manipur: Heibok Ching To Get Reserve Forest Tag". Sentinel Assam. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ↑ Moyon, Rev Dr Koningthung Ngoru (2023-11-16). The Lost Kingdom of Moyon (Bujuur): Iruwng (King) Kuurkam Ngoruw Moyon & The People of Manipur. Shashwat Publication. pp. 158, 164. ISBN 978-81-19517-31-2.
- ↑ Singh, Lamabam Damodar (2000). L. Kamal Singh. Sahitya Akademi. p. 40. ISBN 978-81-260-0856-8.