Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple
The Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple (Meitei: Hiyangthang Lairembi Laishang) is an ancient temple of Goddess Hiyangthang Lairembi (also known as Irai Leima) of Meitei religion (Sanamahism). The sacred building is situated on the hilltop of Heibok Ching in the Hiyangthang, Manipur. Thousands of devotees thronged at the holy site during the festival time of Lai Haraoba of Sanamahism as well as Durga Puja of Hinduism.
| Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple | |
|---|---|
(Meitei: Hiyangthang Lairembi Laishang) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism (Meitei religion) |
| District | Imphal West |
| Region | Hiyangthang |
| Deity | Hiyangthang Lairembi |
| Festival | Lai Haraoba of Sanamahism, Panthoibi Iratpa, Durga Puja of Hinduism (Hindu festival is also celebrated since the reign of King Garib Niwaj in 18th century AD) |
| Patron | King Senbi Kiyamba (1467-1508 AD) of Ningthouja dynasty |
| Location | |
| Location | Hiyangthang |
| State | Manipur |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Meitei architecture (Manipuri architecture) |
| Style | Meitei architecture (Manipuri architecture) |
| Creator | Sarangthem Luwangba |
| Date established | 15th century AD |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
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