Uripok (
Meitei pronunciation:/ū-rī-pōk/) is a
census town
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India
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in
Imphal West district
, native_name_lang = Meitei
, other_name = omp, Nongchup Yumphal
, nickname =
, settlement_type = District of Manipur
, image_skyline = Knagla fort, manipur, India 6.jpg
, image_a ...
in the
India
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n
state
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of
Manipur
Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanm ...
.
Cult of Laikhurembi
In Uripok, there is a temple of Goddess
Laikhurembi
)
, deity_of = Chief Queen of the Underworld Goddess of argument, justice, good counsel, divine law, order, retribution and secrecy
, member_of = Lairembis and Umang Lais
, image = LAIKHULEMPI.jpg
, alt =
, caption ...
. A
carnival
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like atmosphere subdues the sacred traditional ritualistic ceremonies during the festival of
Lai Haraoba
Lai Haraoba is a festival associated with the Meitei people celebrated to please the Umang Lai, the traditional deities of Sanamahism. Translated, Lai Haraoba means ''merry making of the Gods'' in Meiteilon. In this festival, the people worship ...
. Among the noisy possession of the festive events, the
maibi
Maibi are the priestess of Manipur Kingdom commonly known for performing religious rites. They are considered as Shamanism, shamans as well as Midwife, midwives. They possess various skills of religious activities and ancient medicinal knowledge.
...
s (priestesses) dance in the gentle melodies produced by
pena. When the music stopped, the
maibi
Maibi are the priestess of Manipur Kingdom commonly known for performing religious rites. They are considered as Shamanism, shamans as well as Midwife, midwives. They possess various skills of religious activities and ancient medicinal knowledge.
...
s became possessed by the spirits. Then, they delivered oracles. The audiences listen very attentively to their words.
References
External links
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Cities and towns in Imphal West district
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