Heingang Ching Explained

Heingang Ching
Other Name:Marjing Hill
Map:India
Coordinates:24.879°N 93.954°W
Etymology:"Heingang Hill" or "Heingang Mountain"
Translation:"Heingang Hill" or "Heingang Mountain"
Authority:Government of Manipur
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The mni|'''Heingang Ching'''|Heingang Hill, also known as the Manipuri: '''Marjing Hill''', is a hill in Heingang, Imphal East district of mni|[[Kangleipak]]|[[Manipur]].[1] In Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism), Heingang Ching is a sacred mountain and the home of God Marjing, the ancient Meitei deity of mni|[[Sagol Kangjei]]|[[polo]], mni|[[Khong Kangjei]]|[[hockey]], and Meitei horse (Manipuri pony).[2] [3]

The Government of Manipur developed Marjing Polo Statue, the world's tallest equestrian statue of a polo player,[4] [5] standing inside the Marjing Polo Complex, which is on the hilltop of the Heingang Ching, being historically, mythologically and religiously associated with the game of polo (Manipuri: [[Sagol Kangjei]]).[6] [7] It is built to commemorate the game of "modern polo" being originated from mni|[[Kangleipak]]|[[Manipur]].[8] [9] [10]

Marjing Polo Complex

See main article: Marjing Polo Complex. The total area of the Marjing Polo Complex is 23 acres, spreading over the Marjing hills (Manipuri: Heingang Ching) with the grazing ground of the Meitei horses covering an area of about four acres.[11]

Polo Ground

A Polo Ground is planned to be made in the hillock of the Heingang Ching (Marjing Hill).[12] [13] [14]

Transport

Cable cars are planned to be made available for public service from the Langol Ching to the Heingang Ching (Marjing Hill) and from the Heingang Ching (Marjing Hill) to the Kangla Fort for the tourists.[15] [16] [17]

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  1. Book: Tensuba, Keerti Chand . Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais . 1993 . Inter-India Publications . 978-81-210-0308-7 . 94 . en.
  2. Web site: World's tallest polo statue to be constructed in Mnp Nagaland Post . 28 April 2016 . 2023-01-16 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Polo team launched, field inaugurated: 14th jan16 ~ E-Pao! Headlines . 2023-01-16 . www.e-pao.net.
  4. Web site: 2023-01-06 . Manipur: Amit Shah will unveil the tallest statue of the polo player, will hoist the tricolor at the historic site - News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines . 2023-01-16 . en-GB.
  5. Web site: World's tallest polo statue to be constructed in Mnp Nagaland Post . 28 April 2016 . 2023-01-16 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Admin) . Jitendra (. Chief Minister Biren inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex; says Polo ground will also be constructed at the hillock shortly - Impact TV - The Official Website . 2023-01-16 . www.impacttv.in . en-gb.
  7. Web site: NEWS . NE NOW . 2018-03-25 . Manipur CM N Biren Singh inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal . 2023-01-16 . NORTHEAST NOW . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2023-01-06 . Manipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Unveils 122-feet-tall Polo Statue In Imphal Ukhrul Times . 2023-01-16 . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2022-07-05 . 120 feet Polo Statue to be }} in Manipur, the Birthplace of the Sport ]. 2023-01-16 . News18 . en.
  10. Web site: Today . North East . 2022-11-17 . Construction Of Much-Awaited 120-Ft-Tall Effigy Of 'Sagol Kangjei' Completed; Upholds Historical Significance Of Polo Sport . 2023-01-16 . Northeast Today . en-US.
  11. Web site: King speaks up for Manipur polo ponies . 2023-01-16 . www.telegraphindia.com . The Marjing polo complex is spread across 23 acres over the Marjing hills in Imphal East while the grazing ground is only about four acres..
  12. Web site: Admin) . Jitendra (. Chief Minister Biren inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex; says Polo ground will also be constructed at the hillock shortly - Impact TV - The Official Website . 2023-01-16 . www.impacttv.in . en-gb.
  13. Web site: Manipur gets Centre's nod to build world-class polo ground in Imphal East . 2023-01-16 . . en.
  14. Web site: Polo ground in Manipur . 2023-01-16 . www.telegraphindia.com.
  15. Web site: Admin) . Jitendra (. Chief Minister Biren inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex; says Polo ground will also be constructed at the hillock shortly - Impact TV - The Official Website . 2023-01-16 . www.impacttv.in . en-gb.
  16. Web site: NEWS . NE NOW . 2018-03-25 . Manipur CM N Biren Singh inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal . 2023-01-16 . NORTHEAST NOW . en-US.
  17. Web site: 2018-03-26 . Manipur: Will execute every promise says CM Biren Singh . 2023-01-16 . thenortheasttoday.com . en-IN.