What is Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba?
{{Distinguish|Rath Yatra}} '''Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba''' or '''Sanamahi Cheng Hongba''' is a religious grand [[chariot]] pulling festival dedicated to [[Lainingthou Sanamahi]], a primordial deity of [[Sanamahism]], mainly celebrated by the [[Meitei ethnicity]]. Its main venue is [[Imphal]], the metropolis of [[Manipur]]. Notably, the festival was banned for '''three and a half consecutive centuries''' due to forcible Hindu advent in the society of the [[Meitei people]], with the imperial powers of Pamheiba, the then King of [[Manipur]]. The ancient cultural practice was revived in the year 2018 AD with the strong efforts of the volunteers of [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ancient Manipur ritual held|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/north-east/ancient-manipur-ritual-held/cid/1453267|access-date=2022-03-16|website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-28|title=Sanamahee Ahong Khong Chingba observed after 350 years {{!}} Pothashang News|url=https://www.pothashang.in/2018/06/28/sanamahee-ahong-khong-chingba-observed-350-years/|access-date=2022-03-16|website=Pothashang|language=en-GB}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} [[Category:Meitei festivals]] {{Asia-stub}}