Lainingthou Sanna Mahee Sanna Pung, Kangleipak Explained

Lainingthou Sanna Mahee Sanna Pung
Full Name:Lainingthou Sanna Mahee Sanna Pung, Kangleipak
Abbreviation:LSSP
Nickname:Manipuri: Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanapung
Named After:Lainingthou Sanamahi of Sanamahi religion
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Founding Location:mni|[[Kangleipak]]|[[Manipur]]
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Type:Nonprofit, NGO
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Status:active
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Headquarters:Imphal, India
Origins:mni|[[Kangleipak]]|[[Manipur]]
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Language:Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)
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Gen Sec:Angom Lonja Alepa[1] (till August 2021[2] [3])
Leader Title:Working President
Leader Name:Moirangthem Meghachandra Mangang[4]
Leader Title2:Khwailakpa
Leader Name2:Thokchom Ibungo
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Subsidiaries:Meetei Chanu
Affiliations: Sanamahism
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The Lainingthou Sanna Mahee Sanna Pung, Kangleipak, also known as the Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanapung (LSSP), is a non-governmental organization of the followers of the Sanamahism (traditional Meitei religion), dedicated to God Lainingthou Sanamahi and other ancient Meitei deities of mni|[[Kangleipak]]|[[Manipur]].

Reviving extinct culture

In June 2018, the LSSP organised the religious festival of Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba (Manipuri: {{script|Mtei|[[ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯑꯍꯣꯡ ꯈꯣꯡ ꯆꯤꯡꯕ]]) which was banned and extinct for 350 consecutive years. It was celebrated once again for peace and prosperity of the people in the Manipuri metropolis of Imphal. The religious event is accustomed to be celebrated on the 15th day of the Meitei lunar month of "Inga" (Manipuri: {{script|Mtei|ꯏꯉꯥ).[5] [6]

Meetei Chanu pageant

See also: Chanu (name suffix). The Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanapung (LSSP) organises the Meetei Chanu (Manipuri: {{script|Mtei|[[ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯆꯅꯨ]]), a beauty pageant with the aim to preserve the Meitei cultural tradition among the generations of the present day youths,[7] as well as to impart knowledge of the traditions and the customs of the Sanamahi religion to Meitei women.[8] To organise the contest, the LSSP formed a committee under the supervision of Leishemba Sanajaoba (Manipuri: {{script|Mtei|[[ꯂꯩꯁꯦꯝꯕ ꯁꯅꯥꯖꯥꯎꯕ]]), the titular King of Manipur.[9]

Ningol Chakouba celebration

On 29th November, 2015, the Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanapung celebrated Ningol Chakouba (Manipuri: {{script|Mtei|[[ꯅꯤꯉꯣꯜ ꯆꯥꯛꯀꯧꯕ]]) festival at Leimayon Arts Centre, Chingamakha in Imphal. The event was attended by Leishemba Sanajaoba (Manipuri: {{script|Mtei|[[ꯂꯩꯁꯦꯝꯕ ꯁꯅꯥꯖꯥꯎꯕ]]), the titular king of Manipur.[10]

Cheiraoba gift exchange

See also: Sajibu Nongma Panba. In April 2017, the Lainingthou Sanamahi Sana Pung organised a gift exchange program in accordance to the Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba (Manipuri: {{script|Mtei|[[ꯁꯖꯤꯕꯨ ꯅꯣꯡꯃ ꯄꯥꯟꯕ ꯆꯩꯔꯥꯎꯕ]]) to celebrate the spirit of fraternity, at Leimayol Art Centre, Singjamei Chinga Makha in Imphal. During the event, women members of the LSSP also presented gifts to Leishemba Sanajaoba (Manipuri: {{script|Mtei|[[ꯂꯩꯁꯦꯝꯕ ꯁꯅꯥꯖꯥꯎꯕ]]), the titular King of Manipur.[11]

International activism

In 2018, the Lainingthou Sanamahi Sana Pung, along with the United Committee Manipur, the Manipur PCC, the Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress and the Shiv Sena, raised their voices against the illegal encroachment issues with the India–Myanmar border areas.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. News: 2017-12-20 . 'MEETEI CHANU' FINAL CONTEST ON DECEMBER 23 . Pothashang News . 2023-02-09 . en-GB.
  2. Web site: HERICOUN condoles . 2023-02-09 . www.thesangaiexpress.com . en . Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN) expressed grief on the sudden demise of Angom Lonja Alepa @ Naresh Meetei, founder secretary general of Lainingthou Sanamahee Sana Pung (LSSP)..
  3. Web site: HERICOUN condoles: 27th aug21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines . 2023-02-09 . e-pao.net.
  4. Web site: Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanapung celebrates Ningol Chakouba: 30th nov15 ~ E-Pao! Headlines . 2023-02-09 . e-pao.net.
  5. News: 2018-06-28 . Sanamahee Ahong Khong Chingba observed after 350 years . Pothashang News . 2023-02-15 . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Ancient Manipur ritual held . 2023-02-15 . www.telegraphindia.com.
  7. News: 2017-12-20 . 'MEETEI CHANU' FINAL CONTEST ON DECEMBER 23 . Pothashang News . 2023-02-09 . en-GB.
  8. Web site: NEWS . NE NOW . 2017-12-24 . Laishram Shilla crowned Meitei Chanu 2017 . 2023-02-09 . NORTHEAST NOW . en-US . Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanapung, a local body in Manipur organised the Meitei Chanu 2017 event with an aim to make Meitei women understand the tradition and customs of the sacred Sanamahi religion in the state..
  9. Web site: Beauty contest focus on tradition . 2023-02-09 . www.telegraphindia.com . . The contest was organised by the Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanapung, a social organisation, by forming a committee under the guidance of titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba..
  10. Web site: Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanapung celebrates Ningol Chakouba: 30th nov15 ~ E-Pao! Headlines . 2023-02-09 . e-pao.net.
  11. Web site: Gift exchange: 03rd apr17 ~ E-Pao! Headlines . 2023-02-09 . e-pao.net.
  12. Web site: 2018-07-01 . Manipur: Zero compromise on Indo-Myanmar land dispute, assures Kiren Rijiju . 2023-02-09 . thenortheasttoday.com . en-IN . The United Committee Manipur, Lainingthou Sanamahi Sana Pung, Manipur PCC, Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress and Shiv Sena had expressed concern over the border encroachment issue..