The game is generally played on the last day of the Lai Haraoba festival and is an intrinsic part of the ceremonial functions.
[1] The mythological origin according to Meiteis trace back to Puya manuscripts such as Leithal, Leikharol, and Pudin.
[2] It is thought to have originated in Moirang Kangleirol, in which Khamba and Nongban were two legendary figures in Mukna.
The traditional attire not only protects the players' vital points but also helps to identify the pana or the yek[clarification needed] to which the wrestler belongs.
The game is generally played on the last day of the Lai Haraoba festival and is an intrinsic part of the ceremonial functions.