Hiyang hiren is a traditional royal race boat, used at the Hiyang Tannaba ceremony in the religious events. The boat is believed to be invested with spiritual powers. The Meitei people believe that the worship of the boat will bring protection from the evils. 1/n

#Chengphu(Cheng=Rice, Chaphu=Pot) In every #Meitei household, it is mandatory to have a #Chengphu (the traditional rice pot), and every year, on the day of Ema Imoinu, (#Meitei goddess associated with wealth and prosperity), it is filled with rice and prayed for prosperity 1/n

Kang Shanaba is an indigenous Manipuri game played on the day between Manipur's New Year's Day and the Ratha Jatra festival. There are tales, both legendary and mythological, that claim that Kang was played by gods and goddesses, soon after the earth was created. #savemeitei

#MeiteiYumjao: 2000 years old design which is still prevalent in most of the rural areas of Manipur. The yumjao has a 'Manggol' in the front and a special spot on the right side called 'Phammel' meant only for the elders of the family. It is built facing East. #savemanipur

"Phunga Lairu" (traditional fire hearth): In ancient times, every #Meitei household used to have a Phunga, where a fireplace is maintained and is considored an abode of Goddess Imoinu. She is the deity for good moral behavior, besides wealth and prosperity.

Dark Diwali in the history of the state. One by one goes off the lights, in solidarity with the victims of this ongoing socio-political unrest in #Manipur RIP to all the precious souls we have lost. #SaveManipur #ManipurFightsBack #DarkDiwali

Help extended to IDPs, volunteers in Serou, Sugnu The blankets were sent by Manipuri IFS officer basanta rajkumar, and the medicines provided by MitSna, a non-profit group empowered by Manipuri students working/settling across the country and world. links.poknapham.in/xCTq