Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple | |
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(Meitei: Hiyangthang Lairembi Laishang) | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Sanamahism (Meitei religion) |
District | Imphal West |
Region | Hiyangthang |
Deity | Hiyangthang Lairembi |
Festival | Lai Haraoba of Sanamahism, Panthoibi Iratpa, Durga Puja of Hinduism (Hindu festival is also celebrated since the reign of King Garib Niwaj in 18th century AD) |
Patron | King Senbi Kiyamba (1467-1508 AD) of Ningthouja dynasty |
Location | |
Location | Hiyangthang |
State | Manipur |
Country | India |
Architecture | |
Type | Meitei architecture (Manipuri architecture) |
Style | Meitei architecture (Manipuri architecture) |
Creator | Sarangthem Luwangba |
Date established | 15th century AD |
Temple(s) | 1 |
The Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple (Meitei: Hiyangthang Lairembi Laishang) is an ancient temple of Goddess Hiyangthang Lairembi (also known as Irai Leima) of Meitei religion (Sanamahism).[1][2] The sacred building is situated on the hilltop of Heibok Ching in the Hiyangthang, Manipur.[1][2][3][4] Thousands of devotees thronged at the holy site during the festival time of Lai Haraoba of Sanamahism as well as Durga Puja of Hinduism.[3][5]
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