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By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Oct 27: The 294th Puwarigi Amamba Numit, commemorating the burning of Puya was organised at Laishram Khulem Leikai Community Hall at Naoremthong, Imphal today.
The event was organised by Puya Mei Thakhibagi Apunba Ningshing Lup (PUMANIL), Kangleipak.
Speaking on the occasion, ACOAM Lup president Soraisam Sanjit said that the day is observed annually to remember the burning of the sacred Puya in 1732 AD.
Incited and influenced by individuals such as Shantidas, Bhagwandas and Narandas, many Puya scripts were burned in front of the Kangla Uttra during the time of King Pamheiba, Sanjit said.
The burning of the Puya is a cultural and historical loss for Manipur, he said.
Kanglei Ima Lup (KIL) president RK Sanahanbi; SEACO and Kangleipak Calendar Board advisor Akham Langol; Panthoibi Sindam Sanglen assistant secretary Leimapokpam Joykumar Meitei and Chanura Lamchinglel Kangleipak (CLK) president Ch Pakpi Chanu attended the observance.