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{{Short description|Meitei temple administrative board in Imphal}}
{{Distinguish|Lainingthou Sanamahi Sana Pung}}
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| region_served = [[Manipur]] and [[Tripura]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board team sets off for Tripura: 24th may22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=14..240522.may22 |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref> 
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| leader_title = President
| leader_name = [[Nongthombam Biren Singh]] (6 March 2021 – till present<ref name=":president">{{Cite web |title=CM takes over as Sanamahi Temple president |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/3/6/By-Our-Staff-ReporterIMPHAL-Mar-6-For-the-first-time-in-the-history-of-Manipur-the-incumbent-Chief-Minister-was-sworn-in-as-the-president-of-Laining-thou-Sanamahi-Temple-Board-LSTB-on-Friday-.amp.html |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en |quote=For the first time in the history of Manipur, the incumbent Chief Minister was sworn in as the president of Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board (LSTB) on Friday and the Chief Minister attended its first board meeting at Haying Khongban Uphong Makhong. ... It is reported that Keirao AC MLA L Rameshwor Meetei was also sworn in as the vice president of LSTB.}}</ref>){{efn|The ruling [[Chief Minister of Manipur]] is accustomed to serve as the "president" of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board.}}<ref name=":William">{{Cite web |last=Gurumayum |first=William |title=Chief Minister N. Biren Singh takes oath as President of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board - Imphal Times |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/19932-chief-minister-n-biren-singh-takes-oath-as-president-of-the-lainingthou-sanamahi-temple-board |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=www.imphaltimes.com |date=6 March 2021 |language=en-gb}}</ref>
| leader_title2 = Vice President
| leader_name2 = Lourembam Rameshwor<ref name=":earmark">{{Cite news |date=2022-11-11 |title=Manipur government will try to earmark separate grant for Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board |newspaper=Pothashang News |url=https://www.pothashang.in/2022/11/11/manipur-government-will-try-to-earmark-seperate-grant-for-lainingthou-sanamahi-temple-board/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":William">{{Cite web |last=Gurumayum |first=William |title=Chief Minister N. Biren Singh takes oath as President of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board - Imphal Times |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/19932-chief-minister-n-biren-singh-takes-oath-as-president-of-the-lainingthou-sanamahi-temple-board |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=www.imphaltimes.com |date=6 March 2021 |language=en-gb}}</ref> (6 March 2021 – till present)<ref name=":president" />
| leader_title3 = Executive Officer
| leader_name3 = Khaidem Hitler Singh (since 19th March 2013)<ref>{{Cite periodical |periodical=Manipur Gazette
|title=ORDERS BY THE GOVERNOR: MANIPUR Imphal, the 19th March, 2013
|url=http://manipurgovtpress.nic.in/media/gazzete/EOG_386_22-03-2013.pdf
|publisher=[[National Informatics Centre]]
|quote=In supersession of all this Government orders in this regard, the Governor of Manipur, in exercise of the power conferred under section 21(1) of Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board Act, 1976 as amended from time to time, is pleased to appoint Khaidem Hitler Singh, Assistant Director, Economics & Statistics Department, Lamphel, Manipur, a resident of Singjamei Chingamathak, Imphal West as Executive Officer of Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board, Imphal without extra-remuneration with immediate effect and until further orders.}}</ref>
| leader_title4 = Chairman
| leader_name4 = [[Langpoklakpam Jayantakumar Singh]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gurumayum |first=William |title=Holy book of Lainingthou Sanamahi published; Thousands offers prayers on Sanamahi Chenhougba rituals - Imphal Times |url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/11451-holy-book-of-lainingthou-sanamahi-published-thousands-offers-prayers-on-sanamahi-chenhougba-rituals |access-date=2023-02-07 |website=www.imphaltimes.com |date=29 May 2018 |language=en-gb}}</ref>
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The '''Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board (LSTB)''' is a [[Temple Development Board|temple development board]] of the [[Sanamahi Temple|Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple, Haying Khongban Uphong Yumpham]], [[Imphal West district]] of {{langnf|mni|[[Kangleipak]]|[[Manipur]]}}. It is dedicated not only to God [[Lainingthou Sanamahi]] and Goddess [[Leimarel Sidabi]] of [[Sanamahism]],<ref name=":informs">{{Cite web |title=Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board informs |url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2022/3/16/IMPHAL-Mar-16The-Lainingthou-Sanamahi-Temple-Board-has-informed-the-general-public-that-the-donat.html |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=www.thesangaiexpress.com |language=en}}</ref> but also to the other [[ancient Meitei gods and goddesses]] of the [[traditional Meitei religion]].<ref name=":NewsDesk">{{Cite web |last=NewsDesk |first=Signpost |date=2022-12-29 |title=LSTB procession to spread messages of Ima Imoinu for 3 days |url=https://signpostnews.com/lstb-procession-to-spread-messages-of-ima-imoinu-for-3-days/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=Signpost News |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Permissions ==
The Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board (LSTB) allowed the public to receive the clothes, brass and copper wares, which were offered to goddess [[Leimarel Sidabi]] and god [[Lainingthou Sanamahi]], by making monetary offerings.<ref name=":informs"/>
The LSTB allowed the public to lit their torches for [[Yaoshang]] from the complex of goddess [[Leimarel Sidabi]] and god [[Lainingthou Sanamahi]] in Haying Khongbal Uphong Yumpham.<ref name=":informs" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board informs: 17th mar22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp1..170322.mar22 |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

== Academic activities ==
An academic meeting on the topic {{langnf|mni|Sanamahi Laining Chatlaba Emung Amagi Thouramsingda Chatnagadaba Chatna Pathap|Rules to be followed in a household which have embraced [[Sanamahi faith]]}} was organised on 22 May 2022 at the office of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board (LSTB).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board informs: 22nd may22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp4..220522.may22 |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref>

== Activities in the sacred month ==
{{See|Mera Chaorel Houba|Mera Hou Chongba}}
Starting from the 26th September 2022, which is the first day of the [[Meitei calendar|Meitei lunar month]] of "Mera", the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board began to conduct a series of cultural activities for one whole month because "Mera" is a sacred month of the [[Sanamahism|Meitei religion]].<ref name=":gears">{{Cite web |title=Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board gears up for 'Mera Tha' |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/lainingthou-sanamahi-temple-board-gears-up-for-mera-tha |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=[[Imphal Free Press]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":programmes">{{Cite web |title=Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board to organise series of traditional, religious programmes: 21st sep22 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=18..210922.sep22 |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref> Among the different events performed in the month, the following are included:

* The inauguration of the "Sanagi Ningshing Sagai", a photo gallery, which highlights the history of the establishment of the Sanamahi Temple in the holy site of "Heiying Khongban Uphong Yumpham" of [[Imphal West district]].<ref name=":gears" /><ref name=":programmes" />
* The cultural possession of the "Laining Khongchat" in the [[Kangla Fort]].<ref name=":gears" />
* The performance of the "Thou Niba", a cultural dance and music event, and the "Meira Leirik Taba" event.<ref name=":gears" /><ref name=":programmes" />
* The publishing of a book about [[Sanamahi religion]], written in [[Meitei script]].<ref name=":gears" />
* A 15-day academic workshop in collaboration with the [[Manipur University of Culture]] aiming to institutionalise the LSTB temple board for the [[Sanamahi religion]].<ref name=":gears" /><ref name=":programmes" />
* The oath taking ceremony of the representatives of the Piba Loisang and the Ningol Loishang of the LSTB.<ref name=":gears" />

In the year 2021, the [[Mera Hou Chongba]], which is celebrated on the 15th day of the [[Meitei calendar|Meitei lunar month]] of "Mera", coincided on the 20th of October. It was celebrated by the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board in which the ancient ritual of {{langnf|mni|Pot Lannaba|exchange of gifts}} was observed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=EastMojo |first=Team |date=2021-10-20 |title=Manipur celebrates Mera Houchongba, marks day of solidarity |url=http://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2021/10/20/manipur-celebrates-mera-houchongba-marks-day-of-solidarity/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=EastMojo |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-10-20 |title=Mera Houchongba Festival celebrated in Manipur - Eastern Mirror |url=https://easternmirrornagaland.com/mera-houchongba-festival-celebrated-in-manipur/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=easternmirrornagaland.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-10-21 |title=Mera Houchongba, Festival Of Oneness And Brotherhood Celebrated In Manipur |newspaper=Ukhrul Times |url=https://ukhrultimes.com/mera-houchongba-festival-of-oneness-and-brotherhood-celebrated-in-manipur/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the year 2014, the [[Mera Hou Chongba]], which is celebrated on the 15th day of the [[Meitei calendar|Meitei lunar month]] of "Mera", coincided on the 18th of October. It was celebrated by the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board, organising gift exchange ceremony between the tribals ([[hill people]]) and the [[Meitei people|Meiteis]] ([[Imphal Valley|valley]] people) as per the "Ching-Tam Pot Lanaba" tradition, bringing peace and harmony between the different ethnic groups.<ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |date=2014-10-18 |title=Manipur gripped by 'Mera Houchongba festival' |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/manipur-gripped-by-mera-houchongba-festival-114101800221_1.html |access-date=2023-02-05}}</ref>

In the year 2013, the [[Mera Hou Chongba]], which is celebrated on the 15th day of the [[Meitei calendar|Meitei lunar month]] of "Mera", coincided on the 19th of October. It was celebrated by the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board in Haying Khongbal, Imphal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Press |first=Imphal Free |title=Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board celebrates Mera Hou Chongba – KanglaOnline |date=19 October 2013 |url=http://kanglaonline.com/2013/10/lainingthou-sanamahi-temple-board-celebrates-mera-hou-chongba/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Possessions for goddess Imoinu ==
Starting from the 1st of January 2023 (equivalent to the 10th day of the [[Meitei calendar|Meitei lunar month]] of "Wakching"), 50 members of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board conducted a 3-day possession to spread messages and teachings of goddess [[Imoinu]], specially focusing on the {{langnf|mni|Yumballon|Meitei homemaker's rituals and rules}}, across the [[Manipur]] state. Notably, the 3rd of January 2023 corresponds to the 12th day of the "Wakching" month, which is the day of [[Imoinu Iratpa]].<ref name=":NewsDesk"/>
Starting from the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple at Haying Khongban Uphong Yumpham in [[Imphal]], the possession proceeded to 15 places which are Tangjeng, Chandon Pokpi, Chairel, Khullakpat, Chairel Mangjin Keithel, Napat (Pombikhok), Wangoo Ahallup Makha Leikai, Sandangkhong, Naodakhong, Thamnapokpi, Saiton, Torbung, and Phousakhai, where [[Imoinu#Worship|Imoinu Irat Thouram]] as well as cultural and traditional programmes were performed by the LSTB possession.<ref name=":NewsDesk" />

== Funding ==
The [[Government of Manipur]], endorsing the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board, is trying to designate a unique annual funding for the temple board, in the aim to bring development and conservation of the [[Sanamahi religion]]. The information was announced by the vice president of the temple board, Lourembam Rameshwor, who is also serving as the chairperson of the State Planning and Development Authorities of the Manipur Government, on the closing ceremony of a 15-day workshop on "[[Rite of passage|Rite-De-Passage]]" of Sanamahism ({{lang-mni|Sanamahi Lingning gi Pokpa, Luhongba amasung Korou Nonggabgi Thouramsing}}), organized in the shrine of the Lainingthou Sanamahi Sanglen, Haying Khongban, [[Imphal West]].<ref name=":earmark">{{Cite news |date=2022-11-11 |title=Manipur government will try to earmark separate grant for Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board |newspaper=Pothashang News |url=https://www.pothashang.in/2022/11/11/manipur-government-will-try-to-earmark-seperate-grant-for-lainingthou-sanamahi-temple-board/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Nikhil Manipuri Mahasabha]] (NMM)
* [[International Sanamahism Students' Association]] (ISSA)
* [[Heingang Ching]]
** [[Marjing]]
*** [[Marjing Polo Complex]]
*** [[Marjing Polo Statue]]
* [[Kangla]]
** [[Pakhangba Temple, Kangla]]
** [[Kangla Nongpok Thong]]
** [[Kangla Nongpok Torban]]
* [[Nongmaiching Ching]]
** [[Nongmaiching Reserved Forest]]
** [[Sanamahi Kiyong]]

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://e-pao.net/epSearchResults.asp?cx=partner-pub-3342616103029311%3A3788634109&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&q=Lainingthou+Sanamahi+Temple+Board&sa.x=0&sa.y=0 Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board] at {{URL|e-pao.net}}
* {{Cite book |last=Meitei |first=Mayanglambam Mangangsana |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=j7E2EAAAQBAJ&dq=lainingthou+sanamahi+temple+board&pg=PA30 |title=The Sound of Pena in Manipur |date=2021-06-06 |publisher=Marjing Mayanglambam |isbn=978-93-5473-655-1 |language=en}}
* {{Cite web |last=Daily |first=The Indian National |date=2022-01-07 |title=Today is a memorable day which will be scripted in the history of Manipur: Biren Singh |url=https://theind.tv/india-news/today-is-a-memorable-day-which-will-be-scripted-in-the-history-of-manipur-biren-singh/56547/ |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=The Indian National Daily |language=en-US}}

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SonOfZeus at 17:04, 11 February 2024