There is no end to the festive season and celebration in Manipur. From festivals in Manipur, the Kang Festival in Manipur deserves a special mention as it is one of the most important festivals of the Hindus living in Manipur. This is the ‘Rathayatra’of Manipur which mainly takes place in the Govindajee Temple. During the festival, each thing reflects the beauty of Hinduism, and you can feel it. From the start to the end of the festival, you will never find any dull moment.
Description of Kang Festival
The Hindu Festival of Rata Jatra is celebrated in Manipur as the Kang Festival. During the Kang festival, Lord Jagannath leaves his abode at the temple and travels in a car that the devotees and the pilgrims pull. This car in which the Lord travels is called ‘Kang’ in Manipur. Pulling the ‘Kang’ of the Lord is considered of great honor and respect. And thus, the devotees and pilgrims compete with each other for the opportunity. The procession is accompanied by the music of bells, gongs, drums, Nahal, and conch. There are offerings of barti (short cotton wrapped cotton balls soaked in ghee), flowers, and fruits arranged at the different localities. The devotees perform Kirtan ‘Khubakisei,’ and community feasts are arranged in the evenings. The celebrations for the Kang festival continue for 10 days with a lot of enthusiasm and zeal.
When Kang Festival is celebrated
The Kang Festival in Manipur is celebrated for a span of 10 days during the month of July.
During this festival, you can plan your holiday in Manipur to get a dose of culture and create lifetime memories. Apart from the festival, there is so much to experience and to do through our Manipur tour packages. For more information, contact our tour experts and plan a holiday like never before in Manipur.
