Foundation stone laid for Sanamahi Sanglen in Bangladesh

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Apr 1: Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board,(LSTB) Manipur Member Secretary Maisnam Shivadutta Luwang laid the foundation stone for the construction of a Sanamahi Sanglen and a Sonnapung in Kunagaon Bangladesh today.
A christening ceremony was also held as a part of the foundation stone laying ceremony which was organised by Lainingthou Sanamahi Laining Lup, Kunagaon Bangladesh.
The event was graced by Lainingthou Sanamahi Laining Lup Kunagaon, Bangladesh vice-president Keisham Monindro; Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee Sougrakpam Hemanta popularly known as Oja Tolhan and LSTB, Manipur Piba Loisang Thoubu, Yendrembam Nando Luwang as the presidium members.
Speaking at the occasion, Shivadutta Luwang expressed contentment that the people of this place have immense love for Motherland Manipur and have been striving to promote the dying indigenous culture and tradition.
With regards to decreasing numbers of followers of Sanamahi faith, he informed that written applications have been submitted to relevant authorities with the help of Chief Minister to recognise Sanamahi followers as minority.
Proposals have been raised to include Sanamahi religion in census code, he added
Further he called for cohesive efforts to promote Sanamahi faith and preserve the aged indigenous culture and traditions.
He also handed over an amount of Rs 1,96, 000 (One lakh ninety six thousand rupees) raised by LSTB Manipur through fund drive for the construction of the said Sanamahi Sanglen and Sonnapung and assured of extending best possible help for the cause.
Lastly, he appealed to the  Manipuri diaspora of Bangladesh to strive earnestly for the revival of  Sanamahi faith and its promotion.