there is a temple dedicated to goddess laikhurembi in uripok town in imphal west district of manipur. during the lai haraoba festival of uripok, a carnival like atmosphere subdues the sacred traditional ritualistic ceremonies. during the noisy possession of the festive occasions, the maibis dance in the gentle melodies of pena. the maibis became possessed by the spirits when the music stopped and they delivered oracles. during this, the audiences listen to them very attentively.