For the year 2013 Anno Domini - Maliya Kum 3411 ( Meitei Kum 5114). The name of the Cheithaba is Leitanthem Yaima ( aged 77 years ) of Khurai Kongpan Mutum Leikai, Imphal East. He has taken the "Cheisu" ( Royal walking stick ) from the Cheithaba of Previous Year . This was done at a simple but meaningful and holy function on April 11 2013 at Uttra Sanglen of Sana Konung, Imphal in front of Ibudhou Pakhangba , Lainingthou Nongshaba and Ima Yumjao Lairembi temples. Angom Ningthou was present at the Function.
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