Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba

From Bharatpedia, an open encyclopedia
Information red.svg
Scan the QR code to donate via UPI
Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right click here to donate.

0%

   

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)



Further information: Fairs and Festivals in Manipur
Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba
Observed byMeitei people
Typereligious
CelebrationsRice, vegetables and fruits are offered to the deity Lainingthou Sanamahi
ObservancesGrand Chariot housing deity Sanamahi is pulled by the devotees
Dateancient period to the 18th century; 2018-present
FrequencyAnnual

Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba or Sanamahi Cheng Hongba or Kang Chingba is the religious festival of Manipuri people, associated mainly with the public procession with the grand chariot, housing the Meitei God Lainingthou Sanamahi. The Imphal city serves as the main location of the festival. It attracts thousands of pilgrims who join the procession. The festival was celebrated 350 years ago, and after a long pause, it was first recelebrated in the year 2018.[1][2][3]

During the festival, thousands of devotees offer rice, fruits, vegetables, money, along with the traditional rites and rituals to seek blessings from the deity.

Similar festival[edit]

Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba is purely a festival of Sanamahism. But after Hindunisation of Meitei society, a similar type of festival was created.[4][5][6]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Ancient Manipur ritual held". www.telegraphindia.com.
  2. ↑ "Sanamahi Ahong-Khong Chingba ritual to be organised :: Manipur News | Manipur Daily | Poknapham - Manipuri News!". thepeopleschronicle.in.
  3. ↑ "Sanamahee Ahong Khong Chingba observed after 350 years". June 28, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Kang Chingba". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
  5. ↑ Yojana Magazine. Government of India. August 2020. p. 18.
  6. ↑ "Kang Rath Yatra Manipur | Kang Chingba Festival Manipur". www.tourmyindia.com. Retrieved 2020-09-19.
Retrieved from "https://en.bharatpedia.org/index.php?title=Sanamahi_Ahong_Khong_Chingba&oldid=259386"