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  • 7 facts about ancient Meitei Goddess Khunu Leima
    Ancient Meitei Goddess Khunu Leima (known as "Khunureima" in Modern Meitei) ...
  • 7 facts about ancient Meitei Goddess Panthoibi
    Panthoibi was a Meitei princess of the Ningthouja dynasty ...
  • 7 facts about ancient Meitei Goddess Nganu Leima
    Ancient Meitei Goddess Nganu Leima (known as "Nganureima") has her origins in the archaic period of Kangleipak ...
  • Phungyo Baptist Church ( PBC) at a glance :: Part 2
    Okluithan Addie Chiphang- 2 part series in recalling the days of Pettigrew ...
  • Tarpan/Tarpon Offering of Khurkhul Village
    Khangembam Indira- ' Ancestral veneration & worship are deeply ingrained in the religious fabric of our society ......'
  • Phungyo Baptist Church ( PBC) at a glance :: Part 1
    Okluithan Addie Chiphang- 2 part series in recalling the days of Pettigrew ...
  • An introduction to Manipuri Vaishnavism :: Part 2
    K Brajamani Sharma- 2 parts series on Manipuri Vaishnavism
  • An introduction to Manipuri Vaishnavism :: Part 1
    K Brajamani Sharma- 2 parts series on Manipuri Vaishnavism
  • Ancient Manipur kingdom and Brahmanism
    Maheshsana Rajkumar- ' records a kingdom which Mi-no, i.e. Man-Kathe, rises according to "Man-shu" circa A.D. 860 ......'
  • Kalum Kai (House of worship) : Its origin and significance :: Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei- 2 parts series on Kalum Kai (House of worship)
  • Kalum Kai (House of worship) : Its origin and significance :: Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei- 2 parts series on Kalum Kai (House of worship)
  • Panti Neimei : Prayer for longevity
    Dr Budha Kamei- ' observes on 28th November, 2021 at Chingmeirong Kalum Kai, Imphal ......'
  • The practice of Shri Krishna devotion in Sankirtan :: Part 3
    Yumnam Suren- 3 part series on Shri Krishna devotion in Sankirtan
  • The practice of Shri Krishna devotion in Sankirtan :: Part 2
    Yumnam Suren - 3 part series on Shri Krishna devotion in Sankirtan
  • The practice of Shri Krishna devotion in Sankirtan :: Part 1
    Yumnam Suren - 3 part series on Shri Krishna devotion in Sankirtan
  • Manipuri Nata Sankritana Mahajyaga : Book by Ibotombi Haorokcham
    Yumnam Suren- ' 'Nata Sankritana' by Sanakhya Ibotombi Haorokcham / published by Gulapi Nata Sankritana Academy ......'
  • Nata Sankirtan Maha Jeigya in the Manipuri society
    Yumnam Suren- ' was made an inevitable part and parcel of religions & ritualistic functions ......'
  • Journey from one
    Mayanglambam Twinkle' The kanglei numerical (Ama or one) is the first appearance of the universal God ......'
  • Abridged Translation of Sanamahi Laihui : Part 2
    James Oinam - 2 part series on the book 'Sanamahi Laihui'
  • Abridged Translation of Sanamahi Laihui : Part 1
    James Oinam - 2 part series on the book 'Sanamahi Laihui'
  • Totem of natives of NE India with special reference to TRC : Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Totem of Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak people
  • The God Lainingthou Thangching Koylellai
    Dr Mangangcha Thoudam Laiba- ' The mighty God Thangching, supreme ruler of the Kege Kasalel ......'
  • Totem of natives of NE India with special reference to TRC : Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Totem of Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak people
  • Discussion on Koubru Chinggoirol : Part 2
    Dr Mangangcha Thoudam Laiba- 2 part series on Koubru Chinggoirol
  • Discussion on Koubru Chinggoirol : Part 1
    Dr Mangangcha Thoudam Laiba- 2 part series on Koubru Chinggoirol
  • Bhuban cave: Holy place of the TRC people : Part 2
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Holy place of Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak people
  • Bhuban cave: Holy place of the TRC people : Part 1
    Dr Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Holy place of Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak people
  • Belief in Goddess Imoinu - A strange Meitei belief system
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra- 'Resurrection of Imoinu, goddess of wealth, must have important spiritual meanings for Meiteis '
  • Silver jubilee celebration of Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak religion (TRC)
    Dr Budha Kamei - ' 25th to 27th November, 2019 at Kalum Kai at Chingmeirong .....'
  • Kalum Kai: A house of worship of Zeliangrongs
    Dr Budha Kamei - ' It is a sacred place for the Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak .....'
  • Religious evolution among Meiteis with secular humanism
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra- ' 'Religious Humanists' are not influenced by religion... tand on side of reason rather than blind faith '
  • Hinduism in Manipur :: Part 4
    Dr. Chirom Rajketan Singh - 4 part series on Hinduism in Manipur
  • Hinduism in Manipur :: Part 3
    Dr. Chirom Rajketan Singh - 4 part series on Hinduism in Manipur
  • Impact of Christianity and Western culture among Vaiphei Tribe :: Part 3
    Dr Henna Vaiphei - 3 part series on Advantages / disadvantages of impact of Christianity among Vaiphei
  • Hinduism in Manipur :: Part 2
    Dr. Chirom Rajketan Singh - 4 part series on Hinduism in Manipur
  • Impact of Christianity and Western culture among Vaiphei Tribe :: Part 2
    Dr Henna Vaiphei - 3 part series on Advantages / disadvantages of impact of Christianity among Vaiphei
  • Hinduism in Manipur :: Part 1
    Dr. Chirom Rajketan Singh - 4 part series on Hinduism in Manipur
  • Impact of Christianity and Western culture among Vaiphei Tribe :: Part 1
    Dr Henna Vaiphei - 3 part series on Advantages / disadvantages of impact of Christianity among Vaiphei
  • Renaissance of Meitei Hinduism
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra - ' Meitei society is moving on progressively with an evolutionary behavioural change .....'
  • Zhaoshomai, fading indigenous religion of Liiyai Khullen, Senapati, Manipur
    Mamta Lukram - ' at Liiyai Khullen, Senapati District, Manipur, denoting the biggest Poumai Village .....'
  • The future Hindu Culture of Meitei remains magificient
    Dr Irengbam Mohendra - ' the census of 2021 will find Hinduism quite alive and growing .....'
  • Ibudhou Oknarel and Macha Ibemma Khudithibi of Ningthoukhong
    R.K. Birjit - ' Ibudhou Oknarel of Ningthoukhong is one of the most revered forest deities of Manipur .....'
  • Religion profile of Manipur: An impact study :: Part 2
    Prof RK Narendra Singh - 2 parts series on Religion profile of Manipur
  • Religion profile of Manipur: An impact study :: Part 1
    Prof RK Narendra Singh - 2 parts series on Religion profile of Manipur
  • Significance of Panti Neimei
    Dr Budha Kamei- ' Panti Neimei means mass prayer of longevity of life .....'
  • Gaudiya Vaishnavism : An Integrating force in Amalgamation of Meitei Nation :: Part 3
    Manindra Konsam- 3 part series on Gaudiya Vaishnavism : Amalgamation of Meitei Nation
  • Gaudiya Vaishnavism : An Integrating force in Amalgamation of Meitei Nation :: Part 2
    Manindra Konsam- 3 part series on Gaudiya Vaishnavism : Amalgamation of Meitei Nation
  • Gaudiya Vaishnavism : An Integrating force in Amalgamation of Meitei Nation :: Part 1
    Manindra Konsam- 3 part series on Gaudiya Vaishnavism : Amalgamation of Meitei Nation
  • Tarpon: Annual offerings to the dead by the living
    Dr Oinam Ronnie Chanu- ' For the Meitei Hindus in Manipur, offering of tarpon is considered a religious duty... '
  • Procession of Shree Shree Jagabondhu Rath Yatra
    Waikhom Manimohan- ' worship of Shri Jaganath idol dates back to about 275 years that is between 1697-1709... '
  • Buddhism in Manipur
    Sanjoo Thangjam- ' Buddhism is still a very well developed religion in Manipur... '
  • Religion As A Marker Of Caste System In Meetei Community
    Manganleibi Loktongbam- ' Lois are Chakpa people are the constituent of four villages of Andro, Phayeng, Sekmai & Khurkhul'
  • Annals of Christianity in Ukhrul District of Manipur
    Pamkhuila Shaiza- ' The first Christian conversion happened in 1901, when 12 Tangkhuls converted to Christianity '
  • Traditional religion and root of Christianity among Koren/Koireng tribe
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe- 'Y Phunsorang was the first Christian convert among the Koirengs '
  • Religious function of pei in the traditional Zeliangrong society :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei - 2 parts series on function of pei in the traditional Zeliangrong
  • Religious function of pei in the traditional Zeliangrong society :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei - 2 parts series on function of pei in the traditional Zeliangrong
  • Rani Gaidinliu and Heraka religion :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei - 3 parts series on Gaidinliu and Heraka religion
  • Rani Gaidinliu and Heraka religion :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei - 3 parts series on Gaidinliu and Heraka religion
  • Rani Gaidinliu and Heraka religion :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei - 3 parts series on Gaidinliu and Heraka religion
  • Panti Neimei: Prayer for longevity of life
    Budha Kamei - 'observe Panti Neimei at Tingkao Ragwang Kalum Kai, Chingmeirong in November every year '
  • Religious Landscape in Manipur :: Part 3
    Prof RK Narendra Singh - A 3 part series on Religious Landscape in Manipur
  • Religious Landscape in Manipur :: Part 2
    Prof RK Narendra Singh - A 3 part series on Religious Landscape in Manipur
  • Religious Landscape in Manipur :: Part 1
    Prof RK Narendra Singh - A 3 part series on Religious Landscape in Manipur
  • Buddhism in Manipur :: Part 3
    Holkhongam Haokip - A 3 part series on Buddhism in Manipur
  • Buddhism in Manipur :: Part 2
    Holkhongam Haokip - A 3 part series on Buddhism in Manipur
  • Buddhism in Manipur :: Part 1
    Holkhongam Haokip - A 3 part series on Buddhism in Manipur
  • Do we need Sanamahi and Umang Lai Council Act with Leisemba Sanajaoba as head :: Part 4
    Dr. Khomdon Lisam - A 4 part series on Umang Lai Council Act
  • Do we need Sanamahi and Umang Lai Council Act with Leisemba Sanajaoba as head :: Part 3
    Dr. Khomdon Lisam - A 4 part series on Umang Lai Council Act
  • Do we need Sanamahi and Umang Lai Council Act with Leisemba Sanajaoba as head :: Part 2
    Dr. Khomdon Lisam - A 4 part series on Umang Lai Council Act
  • Do we need Sanamahi and Umang Lai Council Act with Leisemba Sanajaoba as head :: Part 1
    Dr. Khomdon Lisam - A 4 part series on Umang Lai Council Act
  • Three millennia mythology still resonates at Konthoujam Lairembi
    Phanjoubam Chingkheinganba - 'a religious site where followers regularly visits to offer prayers and obeisance to'
  • Maipak Kabui and the Church at Keishamthong Kabui Village
    Star Kamei- 'The first Church in the valley of Manipur ...'
  • AD 1910 to 1920 : The decade that changed the Kuki religious behaviour
    Holkhongam Haokip- 'Let this auspicious occasion brings unity, brotherhood and spiritual growth among Kuki Churches'
  • Eid Al-adha: The Feast Of Sacrifice
    Mufti Salatur Rahman - ' Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is celebrated by Muslims all over the world'
  • Religious movement of Haipou Jadonang in the 20th Century :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Religious movement of Haipou Jadonang
  • Religious movement of Haipou Jadonang in the 20th Century :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Religious movement of Haipou Jadonang
  • The first Christian Convert among the Zeliangrong & Inpui
    K Daimai- 'first convert from the Zeliangrong ... Namrizinang Pamai of ChaKhuak kiu village '
  • Ramdhan: An event for emptying the stomach & enriching the heart
    Mufti Salatur Rahmani- ' Ramadan is the most precious month in the Islamic calendar (Hijri) '
  • Eid-ul-Fitr : occasion for showing gratitude to God
    Ahmed Ali- 'important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of Ramadaan'
  • Ramadhan (Ramzan) - One of the five pillars of Islam
    Hassan Sana MM- 'five pillars of Islam out of which Fasting the month of Ramadhan (Ramzan)'
  • Ibudhou Chairellakpa and Ibudhou Chingningthou at Thanga (in English)
    A translation from an article from 'Ibudhou Chairellakpa Seva Committee, Thanga'
  • Heraka religion of Zeliangrongs :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Heraka religion of Zeliangrongs
  • Heraka religion of Zeliangrongs :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei - 2 part series on Heraka religion of Zeliangrongs
  • Ibudhou Chairellakpa and Ibudhou Chingningthou at Thanga (in Manipuri)
    A transliteration from an article from 'Ibudhou Chairellakpa Seva Committee, Thanga'
  • Burning of Holy Scriptures: Religious Conversion and its impacts
    Dr H Indrakumar - ' Religion is a factor for overthrowing the whole superstructure of Meetei society'
  • Kairao Kalumei : Ancestor worship of the Zeliangrong :: Part 4
    Budha Kamei - 4 part series on Kairao Kalumei, an Ancestor worship of the Zeliangrong
  • Kairao Kalumei : Ancestor worship of the Zeliangrong :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei - 4 part series on Kairao Kalumei, an Ancestor worship of the Zeliangrong
  • Kairao Kalumei : Ancestor worship of the Zeliangrong :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei - 4 part series on Kairao Kalumei, an Ancestor worship of the Zeliangrong
  • Kairao Kalumei : Ancestor worship of the Zeliangrong :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei - 4 part series on Kairao Kalumei, an Ancestor worship of the Zeliangrong
  • Muharram
    Ahmed Ali - 'The literal meaning of word "Muharram" is forbidden'
  • Religious activities of Haipou Jadonang in the first half of 20th Century :: Part 3
    Budha Kamei - 3 part series on Religious activities of Haipou Jadonang
  • Religious activities of Haipou Jadonang in the first half of 20th Century :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei - 3 part series on Religious activities of Haipou Jadonang
  • Religious activities of Haipou Jadonang in the first half of 20th Century :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei - 3 part series on Religious activities of Haipou Jadonang
  • The indigenization of Christmas celebration
    Prof Lal Dena- 'why did the tribal Christians in North East India usually celebrate Christmas with feast'
  • Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak :: Part 2
    Budha Kamei 2 part series - 'Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak means the religion of Tingkao Ragwang '
  • Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak :: Part 1
    Budha Kamei 2 part series - 'Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak means the religion of Tingkao Ragwang '
  • Shiva - The Misfit God
    Tarun Nongthombam - 'Manipuri vaishnavs see Mahadeva as adorable God when they say "Mahadevadi Lai Agnougba ne" '
  • Rajarshi Bheigyachandra and relevance of his Religious Intellectualism in Contemporary Manipur
    Seram Neken - 'Ras Lila, Pung Cholom and Nat Sankirtan were born to the religious creativity of Bheigyachandra'
  • My Offering : On the month of Tarpon
    Maisnam Bomcha - 'For a fortnight Manipuris will be making offerings to our ancestors, mainly the immediate forbearers'
  • Tulsi - our courtyard plant
    Tarun Nongthombam - 'Tulsi has occupied an important place among the Manipuri Vaishavs' households'
  • The significance of the month of Ramadan
    Ahmed Ali - 'Muslims should spend the whole month in acts of worship like giving charity, recitation of Quran'
  • Dates And Events Of Incarnation Of Lord Krishna In Dvapura Yuga
    Dr. Sapam Nabakishore Singh - 'When Krishna descends from the Kingdom of God for material manifestation, He assumes the name Avatara'
  • Eputhou Thangjing Koren (Koireng) Lai
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe - 'doctorates/historians referred Eputhou Thangjing Koren (Koireng) lai and Koren (Koireng) tribe'
  • The Concept of Soul in Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak :: Part 2
    Chaoba Kamson 2 part series on a profound indigenous religion followed by the Zeliangrong people of North East India
  • The Concept of Soul in Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak :: Part 1
    Chaoba Kamson 2 part series on a profound indigenous religion followed by the Zeliangrong people of North East India
  • Demystifying the creator Gods in Meetei genesis to understand their intelligent design
    Puyam Nongdrei Khuman - 'demystifying the creator Gods and Goddesses in the Meetei genesis'
  • Reclaiming the Meetei Scriptural Knowledge for a Harmonious World
    Puyam Nongdrei Khuman on the Meetei religion, philosophy and culture
  • Blood is the source of Meetei religion and philosophy
    Puyam Nongdrei Khuman on the origin of Meetei religion and philosophy
  • Belief in Totem among the Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak people
    Dr. Budha Kamei on The Zeliangrong people indigenous religion known as Tingkao Ragwang Chapriak
  • Ramadhan: A Meaning of this Holy Month
    Abdul Ghaffar - 'May this Ramadhan be a time of true fasting, of deeper prayer and real identity'
  • Ramadan- a general perspective
    Mohd. Nasir Ahmed - 'some knowledge of mine about Ramadan to human kind.'
  • God in Manipuri Literature :: Part 2
    Prof Th Ratankumar Singh 2 part series on Manipur Gods which is now included in Texas University syllabus
  • God in Manipuri Literature :: Part 1
    Prof Th Ratankumar Singh 2 part series on Manipur Gods which is now included in Texas University syllabus
  • How the name 'Sanamahi' came into existence
    Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen on the origin of putting Sanamahi Religion
  • Paklei Namsa on the forehead in Indigenous Sanamahi Religion
    Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen on the origin of putting Paklei Namsa on the foreheads
  • Hum Ethou Ekan Sidaba
    Longjam Devadutta on Creation of Mother Earth as per Manipur's indigenous religion
  • Heraka: The primordial religion
    Budha Kamei - Heraka is a pure religion of Zeliangrong people
  • Shivaratri and Meetei community
    Balu Thongam explains the relationship between Shivaratri and Meetei community
  • Tingkao Ragwang: The Supreme God
    Dr Budha Kamei on the Supreme God for the Zeiangrong people
  • The concept of Langban Tarpan
    Oinam Anand explains this hindu custom of charity in Manipur
  • Tangkhul Church (Prospects and Challenges) :: Part 2
    A.S. Yaruingam on the Prospects and Challenges of Tangkhul Church
  • Tangkhul Church (Prospects and Challenges) :: Part 1
    A.S. Yaruingam on the Prospects and Challenges of Tangkhul Church
  • Culture - Cultivate your Land through your Religion Eminence
    Warner Keisham explain the geneis of Sanamahism
  • Chini-Gur (Jaggery) in Christmas Menu
    UA Shimray on the history of Chini-gur in Christmas
  • A Hymn for Goddess Emoinu
    Nabakumar Salam provides "Emoinu Lairelbigi Tengtharol"
  • A White Paper on Kangla and Sanamahi faith
    5 part series by H Dwijasekhar Sharma on Kangla and Sanamahi
  • God Was There in Nagalim
    Tuisem Ngakang discusses Naga Traditional Religion and Christianity
  • Guru Nanak in Manipur
    Dr. Dwijendra Narayan Goswami traces the origin of Sikhism in Manipur
  • Shamanism and Sanamahi
    Langlenthoibi Laishram on the similarity between the Korean and Manipuri
  • Religion - Friend or Foe
    Dessert Leelee outlines Manipur's religion history
  • A Critique of Hindu proselytization in Manipur
    7 part series by Dr. Thingnam Kishan on the Ordeals and upheaval
  • Elaboration of feast and ceremony of Koireng tribe
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe explains feast & ceremony of Koireng
  • Faith and worship of Koireng people
    Pr Kungsong Wanbe explains Faith/religion of Koireng
  • Birth of Jesus Christ
    Dr M. Horam quotes from scriptures to the Birth of Jesus Christ
  • The Significance of Christmas
    Rev. Fr Gabrief T. Mayopam explains Christmas true meaning
  • Remembering Sripada Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Maharaja
    Sriman Prasada Das on beloved spiritual son of Manipur
  • Ibudhou Thangjing Koren Lai
    R Yangsorang says the divine ruler of Moirang is overlooked
  • The Gospel in the North East India
    Dr Lal Dena on the spread of Gospel in North East India
  • We are one
    MA Rahman Shah churns out the resonating theme from all religion
  • Rama worship in Manipur
    AK Vyas gives historical perspective on Rama Worship
  • The origin of Jesus Christ and X-mas
    Donn Morgan Kipgen on the origin of Christ & Christmas
  • Western Education and Christianity
    Courtesy: IAP MHA CTL
  • Traditional religion of the Meitei
    Dr. Angom Shyam on the advent of Vaishnavism
  • Meitei Culture and Religion
    P. Kunjo Singh on Meitei Culture and Religion
  • Religion in Tribal Areas of Manipur
    E.Nilkanta Singh on Religion in Tribal Areas of Manipur.
  • Defining the indigenous tribal religion
    Prof Gangmumei Kamei dwells on indigenous tribal religion
  • Tribal Christian Marriage
    L. Keivom on the history of Tribal Christian Marriage
  • Tribalism Or Detribalization ?
    Prof Lal Dena dissects Tribalism.
  • Buddhism In Manipur
    Prof. M.S. Ningombam on Buddhism In Manipur.
  • The Revivalism of Sanamahism
    Lukram Ingocha Meetei on revival of Sanamahism
  • Manipuri Muslims: Socially speakings
    Farooque Ahmed Makakmayum on Manipuri Muslims
  • Early Manipuri Muslims
    Farooque Ahmed Makakmayum on Early Manipuri Muslims


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