The annual Mera Hou Chongba festival is celebrated in Manipur.

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It is the major popular festival of Meitei people. In this festival, married daughters of the family come to their parents' house with their children and enjoy a sumptuous feast. It is a form of family reunion. It is celebrated on the second day of Amavasya in the month of Hayangi (November) according to the Manipur calendar system. The annual Mera Hou Chongba festival falling on October 28, which is the 15th day of Mera month in the Meitei calendar, will be celebrated in Kangla. He also highlighted the importance of Easter celebration and said that it symbolizes unity, integrity and eternal bond among the different ethnic groups of the state. Due to tropical disturbance in the state, normal religious fervor, joy and celebration will not be possible.


     

     

     

 

     


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