Thangjing Temple, Moirang Explained

Thangjing Temple
Location:Moirang
Country:India
State:Manipur
Temple Quantity:1
Monument Quantity:3
District:Bishnupur district
Festivals:Lai Haraoba

Thangjing Temple (Manipuri: {{Script|Mtei|ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ ꯂꯥꯏꯁꯪ), also known as Ibudhou Thangjing Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the god Thangjing, 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 Manipuri: labels=none|Khamba Thoibi Jagoi dance was first performed.[1] [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ebudhou Thangjing Temple, Moirang Ebudhou Thangjing Temple in and around Imphal . www.holidify.com.
  2. Web site: Ebudhou Thangjing Temple, Moirang: Curated Info, Timings, Entry fee.