Hiyang hiren

[1][2] The boat is regarded as invested with spiritual powers and is associated with religious rites.

[3] The Meitei people believe that the worship of the boat will bring protection from the evils.

[3] The Hiyangloi Hanchapa is responsible for making the Hiyang Hiren, which is decorated with the stern (hirubak) the head of the Sangai deer.

[1] The boat is around 54 feet long, and its racing ceremony is held annually for two days.

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