
Moirang Kangla & Thangjing Temple
Moirang, Manipur, India
The ancient seat of the Moirang principality and shrine of deity Thangjing — heart of the Khamba-Thoibi legend and its great dance tradition.
Why visit: The soul of Moirang's pre-Hindu Meitei heritage and epic romance.
- ›Thangjing shrine
- ›Khamba-Thoibi lore
- ›Lai Haraoba festival
- ›Old Moirang
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Best time
Oct–Mar; Lai Haraoba (May)
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹100–300
Duration
1–2 hrs
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