Khwairakpa Erel
Khwairakpa Erel (Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 468: attempt to index field 'scripts' (a boolean value).) or Khwairakpa Erel Umang Lai Nongpok Ningthou Khuvam (Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 468: attempt to index field 'scripts' (a boolean value).) is a sacred island dedicated to God Nongpok Ningthou (Khwairakpa) of Umang Laism sect of Meitei religion. It is in the middle of the Barak river. It is in Lakhipur region of Cachar district in Assam. It is sometimes called Naraindhor Baba. The island is a pilgrimage site of the Meitei people of Assam and Manipur.[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Location | Middle of the Barak River, Lakhipur, Cachar district, Assam |
| Affiliation | Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Region | North East India |
| State | Assam |
| District | Cachar district |
| Sector | Lakhipur |
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Thousands of worshippers visit the sacred site every year to seek blessings from Nongpok Ningthou.[1][2][3][4][5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Thousands throng sacred shrine at Barak River". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Devotees offer prayers at sacred shrine of Khwairakpa Erel". www.imphaltimes.com. Archived from the original on 2023-04-05. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Devotees offer prayers at sacred shrine of Khwairakpa Erel Umanglai". e-pao.net.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Devotees can reach shrine of Khwairakpa Irel Umanglai in less time from Jiribam KELESSL". www.manipur.org.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Devotees can reach shrine of Khwairakpa Irel Umanglai in less time from Jiribam: KELESSL". e-pao.net.
