Kongba Maru

Kongba Maru (), also known as Kongba Maru Laipham () or Kongba Maru Laiphamlen (), is a holy and sacred place of Meitei people. It is located in Imphal East district of Manipur state. It has numerous religious sites of traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism), including but not limited to Hinaotabi Hiden, U Machin-Manao shrine and Hijaotabi Hiden.
 History 

Kongba Maru is the place where Meitei people of the Angom group started to settle for the first time, before coming to the Kangla, to cohabit with the Ningthoujas.

 Geography 
Kongba Maru Laipham is the origin of the Kongba River, which is joined by other tributaries as it flows. It is located about 22 kilometers from Imphal. It is under the jurisdiction of the Sagolmang Police Station.
 Pilgrimage 
Starting from the first Sunday after Sajibu Nongma Panba, in the Meitei calendar, many people visit to pray at this sacred place every Sunday throughout the Sajibu month.

The administration of the annual pilgrimage is mainly done by the Umanglai Kanba Apunba Lup (UKAL).

 Destruction 
On July 6, 2023, the sacred sites in the Kongba Maru Laiphamlen were burned down by the Kuki militants in Imphal East and fired several rounds of gunshots at the Meitei settlements.

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Category:Meitei religion
Category:Religious places
Category:Settlements in Manipur