Hiyang Tannaba

Hiyang Tannaba (Meitei: ꯍꯤꯌꯥꯡ ꯇꯥꯟꯅꯕ) (literally, "Boat race"[1]) is a traditional boat race ceremony performed in Manipur, India as a part of the religious festival of Lai Haraoba.[2][3] It is generally organized in the month of November at many places including Thangapat (moat).[1][2] The boats called Hiyang Hiren are regarded as invested with spiritual powers and the game is associated with religious rites.[1][4] The Meiteis, the Pangals and Meitei Christians believe that the worship of the Hiyang Hiren will bring protection from evil spirits.[1]

Not to be confused with Heikru Hidongba.

References
  1. Garg, Chitra (November 10, 2007). Travel India: A Complete Guide to Tourist. Lotus Press. ISBN 9788183820844 – via Google Books.
  2. Students' Britannica India: Select essays. Encyclopaedia Britannica (India). November 10, 2000. ISBN 9780852297629 – via Google Books.
  3. "sports.indiapress.org".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Chatterjee, Suhas (November 10, 2000). A Socio Economic History of South Assam. Printwell Publishers Distributors. ISBN 9788170445180 – via Google Books.


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