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Randeep Hooda & Lin Laishram Visit Manipur’s Ibudhou Marjing Temple; Here’s Why You Should Too

Vaishalee Kalvankar
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Randeep Hooda and his girlfriend, Lin Laishram, are all set to get married today in Imphal, Manipur. The intimate wedding ceremony will be hosted by their close friends and family members. The wedding will take place in Imphal in a traditional setting. Randeep shared the news on his Instagram seven days ago. Before tying the knot, the couple visited Manipur’s Ibudhou Marjing Temple.

Randeep Hooda & Lin Laishram Visit Ibudhou Marjing Temple

According to the latest news, Randeep Hooda, the groom, has reached the wedding location and is dressed in a traditional Manipuri costume. Today, the pair will get married according to Meitei customs. 

Before their big day, the couple offered prayers at a temple in Heingang, in the Imphal East district. The temple, Ibudhou Marjing Temple, is one of the most revered temples there. 

His girlfriend, Lin Liashram, posted pictures from the temple on her Instagram. Within the temple premises, Randeep Hooda can be seen conducting the ceremonies while wearing a designed kurta outfit. Lin chose a sophisticated pink saree for the momentous occasion. According to reports, the couple also visited Shri Govinjee Temple.

Last week, Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram made their wedding announcement public. Fans have been excited by the pair and their pals’ social media glances into their pre-wedding events. 

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Ibudhou Marjing Temple

In Heingang, Imphal East, there is a temple called Lord Ibudhou Marjing Temple that honors the God of Polo.

The game of Polo originated in Manipur, and Lord Marjing was the person who invented it. In the Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak, he is the god of horses, polo, hockey, sports, and war (early Manipur). Marjing is mentioned as the protector of the north-east direction, whereas references to Koupalu (northwest), Thangching (southwest), and Wangpulen (south-east) are made for the other directions. 

The story is that he created the national game, polo (Sagol Kangjei), and made it popular. Samadon Ayangba is his divine beast, and he lives atop the Heingang Ching (Marjing Hills).

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Lai Haraoba Celebrations

A mime-like ceremony is performed by a Maibi, or priestess, during the Lai Haraoba celebration. She mimics the game of polo while brandishing a mallet.

Devotees present God Marjing with polo sticks and bamboo root balls atop the Heingang Hills annually. Even in cases where an animal in the home becomes ill, this is done. 

During King Khagemba’s reign in 1618 AD, public worship was held at both his residence and every wet spot along the riverbank. God Marjing was offered wild boars, ducks, cocks, hens, pigeons, and other animals. 

In Imphal, the capital of Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah dedicated the Marjing Polo statue in January 2023. The polo player’s statue is 120 feet tall. N. Biren Singh, the chief minister, was also present for the event. This 120-foot-tall effigy of Sagol Kangjei (Polo) was finished in December 2022 at the shrine of Ibudhou Marjing in Imphal East’s Heingang Hill.

The statue would exalt Manipur, the polo sport’s birthplace. The initiative will also boost tourism, which will open up work opportunities for the local populace.

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