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Thoubal, Sept.7: Traditional lunar month ‘Langban’ is always significant for the people of the state. The first day of the month began with the offering to the ancestors and forefather of the Manipuri in every household. Certain organisation also organised such offering to the martyrs who had laid down their life for the cause of the nation.
Like every year, the Khongjom War Memorial trust today organised such offering for the 24th times at Khongjom River near the foothill of Kheba Ching. This the place where the fearless Manipuri soldier under the leadership of Paona Brazabashi fought the mighty British empire in 1891.
As a mark of remembrance to the martyrs offering were paid to them at Khongjom River. Earlier the event is popularly known as Tarpon offering but now some prefer to call it Langban gi Heisoi Katpa.
The offering at Khongjom River today was led by Education Minister Th. Radheshyam and President of the Khongjom War memorial trust Moirangthem hemanta, who is also an ex-Minister.
Mioi cha kayana saruk yaduna pangthokhiba heikat leikat tambagi thouram aduda Education.
MLA Dr. Yumnam Radheshyam, MLA L. Indrajit, Thoubal DC L. Nabakishore among others attended the offering ceremony
