Our Correspondent
Imphal, April 14 (EMN): Manipuris on Saturday celebrated Sajibu Cheiraoba, the New Year of the Manipuris. The festival is celebrated on the first day of the Manipuri month, Sajibu, which usually falls in March-end or early-April.
Praying to Gods by offering flowers, fruits and dishes, traditional family feasting, climbing hillocks in the afternoon among others marked the occasion.
Special dishes are prepared from vegetables to be offered to deities for a grand feast for families. The food is offered by the elders of the house to three deities for the protection of the family. Married women give gifts to their parents and brothers on the occasion. The youths seek the blessings of the elders.
On the occasion, Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla has conveyed warm wishes to the people of the state. “The festival marks the transition from old to new with arrival of spring and rekindles hope for better tomorrow. It is also a time to take resolutions to collectively work to destroy the dark forces in the society. May the New Year bring peace and prosperity to every household”, the governor said in her message.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh; legislators; and others also greeted the the people of Manipur. Praying for the festival to bring better understanding, love, peace, harmony and prosperity for all, the chief minister extended greetings and best wishes to all on the occasion of Cheiraoba.
