Thangching

Thangching or Thangjing (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ) is a primordial deity in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur.

[11] The Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba describes God Thangjing as the Divine Chief of Koireng people, the Progenitor of Kege Clan, the Protector of all the domestic as well as wild animals and the Lord of Mahui tribe.

The ancient temple dedicated to Thangjing still stands on the banks of Loktak lake in the present day Moirang.

[20] Thangjing sent Phouoibi to Kege Moirang (Keke Moilang) to prosper the human world.

An annual ritual festival known as Lai Haraoba is held early in summer in honor of the God.

[22][23] During the annual Thangjing Lai Haraoba festival, traditional dances and sports are performed as rituals.

The performers follow the ancient customs of wearing the traditional attires of the royal lords and ladies.

Its seeds are called "foxnuts" and are one of the most popular food items in Meitei cuisine of Manipur.

Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi performing a dance before the Thangjing Temple
Thangjing plant ( Euryale ferox )