| Thangjing Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism |
| District | Bishnupur district |
| Deity | Thangching |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Location | |
| Location | Moirang |
| State | Manipur |
| Country | India |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | 1 |
| Monument | 3 |
Thangjing Temple (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ ꯂꯥꯏꯁꯪ), also known as Ibudhou Thangjing Temple, is an ancient temple dedicated to Thangjing Template:Meitei, the ancient national deity of Keke Moirang (in modern day Moirang). It is mostly visited between May and July during the onset of the traditional Meitei classical music and dance religious festival of Lai Haraoba. It attracts many tourists every year, including historians and archaeologists.
According to tradition, the temple premise is the place where Khamba Thoibi Jagoi dance was first performed.[1]
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- Ancient archaeological sites
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- Archaeological sites in Manipur
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- Meitei architecture
- Meitei pilgrimage sites
- Monuments and memorials in Manipur
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- Tourist attractions in Manipur
- Temples in Manipur
- Bishnupur district