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| Sanamahi Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism |
| District | Imphal West District |
| Deity | Lainingthou Sanamahi |
| Festivals | Sajibu Nongma Panba, Mera Hou Chongba and Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba |
| Governing body | Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board |
| Location | |
| Location | First Manipur Rifles Ground, Sanakhwa Yaima Kollup |
| State | Manipur |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Kulachandra |
| Date established | 1891AD |
| Completed | 1891 AD |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Monument(s) | 1 |
Sanamahi Temple ( Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ) or Sanamahi Sanglen ( Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯁꯪꯂꯦꯟ) is a temple of Lainingthou Sanamahi, the supreme deity of Sanamahism. [1] [2] It is located in the Sanakhwa Yaima Kollup near Kangla Palace in Imphal West district of Manipur, India. It is one of the oldest temples in Asia. However, it is often confused with the Sanamahi Kiyong Temple, situated in the hilltop of the Nongmaiching Hill of Imphal East district of Manipur. [3] It is one of the largest Kanglei temples in the state.
Construction
It was reconstructed during the reign of king Kulachandra Singh of Manipur (princely state) in 1891 AD. [4] It is one of the oldest temples in Asia. It is built in a Gothic style for the roof. In its southern side, there is a flying advance. The structure is raised in an octagonal base. It is currently located in the 1st Manipur Rifles Ground at Imphal West district of Manipur. [5]
See also
References
- ^ "Manipur Lord Sanamahi Temple, Lord Sanamahi Temple in Imphal India, Temple of Sanamahi, Lord Sanamahi Temple travel guide, History of Lord Sanamahi Temple".
- ^ "Lord Sanamahi Temple (Imphal) - 2021 What to Know Before You Go (With Photos)".
- ^ "SANAMAHI KIYONG TEMPLE | IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR | India".
- ^ "Manipur Lord Sanamahi Temple, Lord Sanamahi Temple in Imphal India, Temple of Sanamahi, Lord Sanamahi Temple travel guide, History of Lord Sanamahi Temple".
- ^ "Manipur Lord Sanamahi Temple, Lord Sanamahi Temple in Imphal India, Temple of Sanamahi, Lord Sanamahi Temple travel guide, History of Lord Sanamahi Temple".
External links
- https://imphaleast.nic.in/tourist-place/sanamahi_kiyong/ Sanamahi Lainingkol
- https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/14454-sanamahi-kiyong-to-be-inaugurated-on-june-8 Sanamahi Kiyong
- http://www.onlytravelguide.com/manipur/spiritual/lord-sanamahi-temple.php
- https://www.aninews.in/videos/national/locals-celebrate-mera-chaorel-houba-festival-great-fervour-manipur/
| This article needs additional citations for
verification. (January 2020) |
| Sanamahi Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism |
| District | Imphal West District |
| Deity | Lainingthou Sanamahi |
| Festivals | Sajibu Nongma Panba, Mera Hou Chongba and Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba |
| Governing body | Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board |
| Location | |
| Location | First Manipur Rifles Ground, Sanakhwa Yaima Kollup |
| State | Manipur |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Kulachandra |
| Date established | 1891AD |
| Completed | 1891 AD |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Monument(s) | 1 |
Sanamahi Temple ( Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ) or Sanamahi Sanglen ( Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯁꯪꯂꯦꯟ) is a temple of Lainingthou Sanamahi, the supreme deity of Sanamahism. [1] [2] It is located in the Sanakhwa Yaima Kollup near Kangla Palace in Imphal West district of Manipur, India. It is one of the oldest temples in Asia. However, it is often confused with the Sanamahi Kiyong Temple, situated in the hilltop of the Nongmaiching Hill of Imphal East district of Manipur. [3] It is one of the largest Kanglei temples in the state.
Construction
It was reconstructed during the reign of king Kulachandra Singh of Manipur (princely state) in 1891 AD. [4] It is one of the oldest temples in Asia. It is built in a Gothic style for the roof. In its southern side, there is a flying advance. The structure is raised in an octagonal base. It is currently located in the 1st Manipur Rifles Ground at Imphal West district of Manipur. [5]
See also
References
- ^ "Manipur Lord Sanamahi Temple, Lord Sanamahi Temple in Imphal India, Temple of Sanamahi, Lord Sanamahi Temple travel guide, History of Lord Sanamahi Temple".
- ^ "Lord Sanamahi Temple (Imphal) - 2021 What to Know Before You Go (With Photos)".
- ^ "SANAMAHI KIYONG TEMPLE | IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR | India".
- ^ "Manipur Lord Sanamahi Temple, Lord Sanamahi Temple in Imphal India, Temple of Sanamahi, Lord Sanamahi Temple travel guide, History of Lord Sanamahi Temple".
- ^ "Manipur Lord Sanamahi Temple, Lord Sanamahi Temple in Imphal India, Temple of Sanamahi, Lord Sanamahi Temple travel guide, History of Lord Sanamahi Temple".
External links
- https://imphaleast.nic.in/tourist-place/sanamahi_kiyong/ Sanamahi Lainingkol
- https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/14454-sanamahi-kiyong-to-be-inaugurated-on-june-8 Sanamahi Kiyong
- http://www.onlytravelguide.com/manipur/spiritual/lord-sanamahi-temple.php
- https://www.aninews.in/videos/national/locals-celebrate-mera-chaorel-houba-festival-great-fervour-manipur/