Thangjing Temple, Moirang
Meitei temple in Manipur, India
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Thangjing Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Sanamahism |
District | Bishnupur district |
Deity | Thangching |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Location | |
Location | Moirang |
State | Manipur |
Country | India |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Monument(s) | 3 |
Thangjing Temple (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ ꯂꯥꯏꯁꯪ), also known as Ibudhou Thangjing Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the god Thangjing (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ), the ancient national deity of Keke Moirang (in modern day Moirang). The best time to visit the temple is from May to July during the onset of the traditional music and dance religious festival of Lai Haraoba. It attracts many tourists every year, including historians and archaeologists.[1]
According to legend, temple is the place where the Meitei: Khamba Thoibi Jagoi dance was first performed.[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Ebudhou Thangjing Temple, Moirang | Ebudhou Thangjing Temple in and around Imphal". www.holidify.com.
- ^ "Ebudhou Thangjing Temple, Moirang: Curated Info, Timings, Entry fee".