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Introduction and History
Sanamahi Temple (Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ) or Sanamahi Sanglen (Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯁꯪꯂꯦꯟ) is a temple of Lainingthou Sanamahi, the supreme deity of Sanamahism.[1][2] It is located in the Sanakhwa Yaima Kollup near Kangla Palace in Imphal West district of Manipur, India. It is one of the oldest temples in Asia. However, it is often confused with the Sanamahi Kiyong Temple, situated in the hilltop of the Nongmaiching Hill of Imphal East district of Manipur.[3] It is one of the largest Kanglei temples in the state.
It is reconstructed during the reign of king Kulachandra Singh of Manipur (princely state) in 1891 AD.[4] It is one of the oldest temple in Asia. It is built in a Gothic style for the roof. In its southern side, there is a flying advance. The structure is raised in an octagonal base. It is currently located in the 1st Manipur Rifles Ground at Imphal West district of Manipur.
It is one of the main tourist spots in the state as well as a religious destination of the followers of Sanamahism, including the Manipuri aka Meitei people, Kabui, Bishnupriya Manipuri people and Zeliangrong people across the globe.
As a Temple concern, Morning and Evening prayer time are the moments when you can see this temple full with bunch of devotees.
Although,Temple is small and placed on the road as it is so beautiful and clean.
Temple people used to follow all covid 19 protocols . Temple is surrounded by Lots of Trees and fresh air as far as the environment is concerned.
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Presiding Deity
Lainingthou Sanamahi❤️🙏
Timings
Monday to Sunday – Open timing 5am-12pm & 2:00 PM-9PM.
The summer season is perfect to visit as it is so cold in winters in MANIPUR which can cause Illness,difficulties.
Festivals
Sajibu Nongma Panba, Mera Hou Chongba and Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba,Ram Navami,Diwali, Holi, Hanuman Jayanti, KrishnaJanmashtami,Durga Pooja,Gayatri Pooja, Saraswati puja,Mahashivratri, Prahalad Jayant,Navratris, Dussehra etc…
Important festivals held with much fanfare are
Basic services
Drinking Water Cooler , CCTV Security, Prashada Serving, Puja Samagri stalls etc..
Activities
Open the Darbar gates of Presiding Diety and pay Prayers after Bhagwan Subrabhat Bhauj.
Morning Vedic enchanting and Nature’s welcome (ethnic way).
Vedic Yagya- To purify our inner self for realization and world peace.
Tribute to five basic elements i.e. Land, Water, Sky, Fire and Air.
Pay the last pray of the day in evening after Presiding God Bhauj.
THINGS TO DO
MEDITATION
Discover inner peace and positive energy through the ancient practice of meditation
AYURVEDA
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ASTROLOGY
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ARADHANA and ARCHANA
Devotees and visitors come here to take experience of pure spiritualism and peace as they use to do visit every day and pray to
Lord Lainingthou Sanamahi ❤️🙏
Pooja, Aartis and Timing
Basically the Aartis to be performed as per the Concern Shraddhas of devotees and Concern Deities.
Believing Aartis are :
Lainingthou Sanamahi Poojan Sewa
Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & Lord Shiva at 5AM.
Lord Ram Maa Sita,Laxmanji and Hanuman ji Pooja at 5:30AM.
Dhyanam and “OM” Dhyanam at 6:30AM.
Note:The above timings are common but not accurate!
Nearby Famous Temples
Govindajee Mandir Imphal
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Hiyangthang Lairembi Mandir Manipur etc..
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Famous Markets
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Restaurants
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Hospitals
City Hospital & Research Centre
JNIMS Medicine Ward
Mouradian Hospital etc..
Concern Police Stations
Porompat Police Station
RX45+JPJ, Thawanthaba Leirak, Imphal, Manipur 795005
S.P. Office Imphal East
RX57+RW5, Porompat, Manipur 795005
Women Police Station, Imphal East
Mini Secretariat Rd, Imphal, Manipur 795010
Names, phone numbers , photos and brief introduction of Pujaris, Archaks, Mahants and Management Committy.
Details to be taken.
Miscellaneous information
Details to be taken.
Legal information
The temple is situated on legal site taking care by Govt. and Mandir Community, there is no legal obligation on Temple Property or Temple Schedule, Criteria,Rules etc..
Samajik Sahayat,Goshalas, Sadhus, Sants, Mahants, Famous Dharmik Writers/ Musicians/Dancers/ Craftsmen around the Temple.
Initiattives like Pashu Sewa, Pakshi Sewa, Langar Sewa, Vedic Pathshalas etc Plannings in process.
There is a temple group of some devotees who use to role as band of temple as they do kirtans, Kathas and Narrating sewas time to time.
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Modes of Travel
By Air
The nearest airport in Imphal is approximately 8 kilometres away from the main city and is well-connected with major domestic cities like Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. Some of the popular carriers who fly daily to Imphal are IndiGo, Jet Airways and Jet Lite. Once you reach at the Imphal airport, you can hire a prepaid or a private taxi outside the airport who will charge around Rs. 150 or more depending on which part of the city you want to go. This can be considered as the best mode of transport to reach the city. The nearest international airport to Imphal is in Kolkata which is well-linked with different cities across the globe.
The nearest airport in Imphal is approximately 8 kilometres away from the main city and is well-connected with major domestic cities like Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati. Some of the popular carriers who fly daily to Imphal are IndiGo, Jet Airways and Jet Lite. Once you reach at the Imphal airport, you can hire a prepaid or a private taxi outside the airport who will charge around Rs. 150 or more depending on which part of the city you want to go. This can be considered as the best mode of transport to reach the city. The nearest international airport to Imphal is in Kolkata which is well-linked with different cities across the globe.
By Road
Many state-run buses from Nagaland and Manipur Bus Corporation run from the neighbouring towns of Aizwal, Dimapur, Itanagar, Kohima, Shillong and Agartala. You can choose from a regular to a deluxe bus. The bus fare is usually economical.
By Train
Though Imphal is a major town but it does not have its own railway station and the nearest railway junction is in Dimapur which is approximately 215 kilometres away from the main city. Some of the popular trains that run from Dimapur are New Delhi Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express and Guwahati Rajdhani. The trains do not run daily so do check the schedule before booking it. Outside the Dimapur railhead, you can hire a taxi or in case you are looking for an economical option, you can also board a bus.
Shree Govindajee Temple is located in Imphal (in its East district), the capital of the Indian state of Manipur, in the precincts of the royal palace.Imphal is accessible by road and air services. National Highway 39 (India) connects with Dimapur (Nagaland) on the north and with Myanmar on the east. It is connected to Silchar in Assam by National Highway 53 (India). National Highway 150 (India) connects with Mizoram. The nearest rail link is at Dimapur, 215 kilometres (134 mi) away, from where regular bus services operate to Imphal. Air services operate to Imphal from New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati and Silchar.
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Address for Donation and visiting purpose
Sanamahi Temple
QWXQ+CPR, Sanakhwa Yaima Kollup, Imphal, Manipur 795001
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