Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 24:
Through contributions of money, suggestions and physical involvement of the public a University of Sanamahi Culture (Sanamahi Lainingkol) will be constructed at the source of Chingoi river in the Nongmaijing Ching for which foundation stone laying ceremony will be conducted on JANUARY 28.Informing on the proposed construction during a press conference at Manipur Press Club today president of Lainingthou Thougal Kangiup Oinam Menjor said the foundation stone will be laid by the Manipur Maharaja Leisemba Sanajaoba.
To clear up confusion among the masses, solve differences of opinion of scholars and preserve the sanctity of Sanamahi practice decision to establish the University has been initiated by the Thougal Lup after consultation with the public, Menjor said adding that every Meitei household would be approached to chip in with financial contributions.
As preserving and developing the Sanamahi culture in the face of fast changing social scenario has become indispensable the Lup envisaged on establishing the institute for which public support is very much essential, he said.
To facilitate expeditious construction activities membership drive would be launched out of which trusts would be" formed to overlook the material requisite and technical, aspect of the institute, Menjor informed.
He further stated that several blocks for studies on Sanamahi religion, indigenous medicines to art and culture and martial arts would be provided in the proposed institution besides providing facilities like rest house, conference room and inter-religion studies.