Thangjing Temple, Moirang
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Thangjing Temple | |
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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 the god Thangjing (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ), the ancient national deity of Keke Moirang (in modern day Moirang). The best time to visit the temple is from May to July during the onset of the traditional music and dance religious festival of Lai Haraoba. It attracts many tourists every year, including historians and archaeologists.[1]
According to legend, temple is the place where the [Khamba Thoibi Jagoi] Error: {{Langx}}: invalid parameter: |labels= (help) dance was first performed.[1][2]
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Categories:
- Ancient archaeological sites
- Ancient culture
- Archaeological monuments in India
- Archaeological sites in India
- Landmarks in India
- Meitei architecture
- Meitei pilgrimage sites
- Monuments and memorials in Manipur
- Monuments and memorials to Meitei people
- Religious places
- Tourist attractions in Manipur
- Temples in Manipur
- Bishnupur district