This article needs additional citations for verification. (June 2025) |
Thangjing Temple | |
---|---|
![]() Thangching Temple (or Thangjing Temple), flanked with holy & sacred flags, where Khuman Khamba & Moirang Thoibi danced, in Ancient Moirang kingdom | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Sanamahism |
District | Bishnupur district |
Deity | Thangching |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Location | |
Location | Moirang |
State | Manipur |
Country | India |
Specifications | |
Temple(s) | 1 |
Monument(s) | 3 |
Thangjing Temple (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ ꯂꯥꯏꯁꯪ), also known as Ibudhou Thangjing Temple, is an ancient temple dedicated to Thangjing (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ), the ancient national deity of Keke Moirang (in modern day Moirang). It is mostly visited between May and July during the onset of the traditional Meitei classical music and dance religious festival of Lai Haraoba. It attracts many tourists every year, including historians and archaeologists.
According to tradition, the temple premise is the place where Khamba Thoibi Jagoi dance was first performed.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]