Thangjing Temple
Thangching Temple (or Thangjing Temple), flanked with holy & sacred flags, where Khuman Khamba & Moirang Thoibi danced, in Ancient Moirang kingdom
Religion
AffiliationSanamahism
DistrictBishnupur district
DeityThangching
FestivalsLai Haraoba
Location
LocationMoirang
StateManipur
CountryIndia
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 (Meiteiꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ), 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]

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References

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  1. ^ "Ebudhou Thangjing Temple, Moirang: Curated Info, Timings, Entry fee".