Founded on April 13, 1930, by Laininghan Naoriya Phulo, Apokpa Marup has played a significant role in reviving and preserving ancient Meetei religious traditions and cultural heritage.
Laininghan Naoria Phulo, born on August 28, 1888, in Laishramkhun Mayai Leikai (now known as Rajyeswarpur-II), founded the institution with the primary goal of reviving the Apokpa Laining faith and fostering all-round development within the Meetei community.
The religious rituals emphasize the importance of the five elemental forces—fire, water, air, earth, and space—as integral aspects of the divine.
The institution played a crucial role in challenging orthodox beliefs and fostering a more inclusive and classless Meetei society.
[10] Laininghan Naoria Phulo established a governing body within Apokpa Marup known as "Ahan Taraanithoi," consisting of twelve superior devotees.