Moirang of Imphal

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Moirang in Imphal falls under the category of ancient villages in the state of Manipur. It has a distinctive Mao character. Moirang holds an eminent place in the annals of history of Manipur. Other than these specialties, Moirang forms very popular tourist attraction in Imphal. The museum here exhibits wartime pictures and relics that make you feel proud about you country. The following account attempts to harmonize the glory of Moirang in Imphal.

Location of Moirang

Moirang enjoys a prime in Bishnupur District at a distance of about 45 Kms from Imphal on Tiddim Road in the north-eastern state of Manipur.

Historical Importance of Moirang

Moirang served as the headquarters of Azad Hind Fauj during the time of Second World War. It was here where; for the very first time, the flag of the Indian National Army was hoisted in India on April 14, 1944. An I.N.A Museum is here which exhibits photographs, letters, badges of ranks and other articles that are associated with I.N.A. The lawn of this Museum holds with pride, a bronze statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in uniform.

Archaeological importance of Moirang

The town of Moirang is popular because an ancient temple of Lord Thangjing, a pre-Hindu deity is present here. A village named-Ngangkhaleikai is here which has preserved the old cloth used by Khamba and Nongban. This village holds great importance in Moirang.

Famous festival at Moirang

The festival of Moirang is 'Lai Haroba' which is celebrated in the month of May every year. During the celebration of this festival numerous people throng here from the state in order to get blessings of Ebudhou Thangjing. Men and women dress up in dazzling traditional costumes and sing and dance in the honor of the deity of the temple. Several amaiba and amaibi along with the local people worship and offer gifts to Ebudhou Thangjing. Every Sunday, during this festival is celebrated a mega program of dance and song is offered to Ebudhou Thangjing. This festival is celebrated for about a month. On the second day from the concluding day, 'Mukna Lamiel' occurs. On this day, a traditional Mukna follows a half marathon. Everyone participating in it is given a 'famnaiba' and 'famnaibi'. The graceful dance style of 'Khamba Thoibi' saw its origin in the village of Moirang itself.

Moirang is not only a place of archaeological and historical significance but also has immense religious importance for the locals as well as the tourists of Moirang. It is considered to be a very sacred placed for the people of Manipur as it holds an ancient temple of a pre-Hindu deity- Lord 'Thangjing'. People here believe that this God safeguards Moirang from all the evil doers. Moirang and the history of Manipur go hand in hand. Moirang in Imphal is a place of great significance and reminds us of its grandeur in the past. So visit Moirang and get the feel of the divine air of the city.