Cross erected at Meitei community’s revered site [ Manipur, India ]

[ Reported as seen ]

Meitei community’s faith has been attacked again, this time, by erecting a cross on the Mount Thangjing, which is a sacred site of the community. Earlier this month, the Kukis were found desecrating the holy site.

As per a media report, people believe that it was a deliberate move by the Kukis to  incite the Meiteis, anticipating that any Meitei response would be used as an opportunity to exploit religious and minority issues, portraying themselves as victims.

In the ancient mythology of the Meitei people (old Manipuri mythology), Thangching (also known as Thangjing in Modern Meitei) is among the Guardian deities safeguarding the ten directions. He holds a special place as the national deity of the ancient Moirang kingdom situated in Manipur’s southern Kangleipak.

Thangching is credited with the important role of invoking the 7 divine incarnations of the God and Goddess of Love within the ancient Moirang kingdom. Furthermore, he stands out as one of the prominent deities known for appearing in people’s dreams to convey messages. Thangching resides atop Thangjing Hill (also known as Thangching Hill) in Moirang, Southern Manipur.

Attacking such a place is an indication that the community’s religious belief is at target as well.