| Thangjing Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism |
| District | Bishnupur district |
| Deity | Thangching |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Location | |
| Location | Moirang |
| State | Manipur |
| Country | India |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | 1 |
| Monument(s) | 3 |
Thangjing Temple (Meitei:ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ ꯂꯥꯏꯁꯪ), also known asIbudhou Thangjing Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to the godThangjing (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯤꯡ), the ancientnational deity ofKeke Moirang (in modern dayMoirang). The best time to visit the temple is from May to July during the onset of the traditional music and dance religious festival ofLai Haraoba. It attracts manytourists every year, includinghistorians andarchaeologists.[1]
According to legend, temple is the place where theKhamba Thoibi Jagoi dance was first performed.[1][2]