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Download Solution PDFSajibu Cheiraoba is a Lunar New Year festival of people following the Sanamahism religion in the Indian state of ______.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Manipur.
Key Points
- Sajibu Cheiraoba:
- Every year, in Manipur, Sajibu Cheiraoba is celebrated at the end of March or the beginning of April.
- Ritual performances are held to commemorate the occasion and bring good fortune for the coming year.
- The Cheiraoba festival marks the beginning of a new year based on the lunar calendar and mathematical computations related to the customs and cultural legacy of the Meitei community in India.
- The first day of the first month in the Meitei calendar Sajibu is Sajibu Nongma Pānba, sometimes referred to as Meetei Cheiraoba.
- The Meitei deity Lainingthou Sanamahi receives ceremonial morning offerings of fruits, vegetables, rice, and other raw foods on the first day of the new year.
Additional Information
- Sanamahism:
- The Meitei faith's most revered deity, God Lainingthou Sanamahi, is the inspiration behind the name of this polytheistic religion.
- The superior deity Leimarel Sidabi and the supreme god Yaibirel Sidaba, also called Saalailel Sidaba, are the parents of Sanamahi, the eldest son.
- It is an indigenous religion practiced by the Meitei community in Manipur.
- Some other important festivals:
| State | Festival |
| Assam | Bohag Bihu (Rangali Bihu), Magh Bihu (Bhogali Bihu), Kangali Bihu (Kati Bihu) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Torgia (a Buddhist festival), Nyokam, Mopin, Tamladu, Reh, Ojiyale, Boori-Boot, Losar |
| Sikkim | Tse-chhu Chham, Tashiding Bhumchu, Shad Suk Mynsiem, Saga Dawa, Pang Lhabsol, Guthor Chaam |
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