Heingang Ching

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Heingang Ching
Marjing Hill
Highest point
Coordinates 24°52′44″N93°57′14″E / 24.879°N 93.954°E / 24.879; 93.954
Naming
Etymology "Heingang Hill" or "Heingang Mountain"
Native nameHeingang Ching (Meitei)
English translation"Heingang Hill" or "Heingang Mountain"
Defining authority Government of Manipur
Geography
Location Heingang, Imphal East district, Manipur
Countries
State Manipur
Region Heingang
District Imphal East district

The Heingang Ching ( Meitei for 'Heingang Hill'), also known as the Meitei : Marjing Hill, is a hill in Heingang, Imphal East district of Kangleipak ( Meitei for ' Manipur '). [1] In Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism), Heingang Ching is a sacred mountain and the home of God Marjing, the ancient Meitei deity of Sagol Kangjei ( Meitei for ' polo '), Khong Kangjei ( Meitei for ' hockey '), and the Meitei horse (Manipuri pony). [2] [3]

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Developed by the Government of Manipur, the Marjing Polo Statue is the world's tallest equestrian statue of a polo player. [4] [5] It stands inside the Marjing Polo Complex, on the hilltop of the Heingang Ching, which is historically, mythologically and religiously associated with the game of polo (Meitei : Sagol Kangjei ). [6] [7] The statue was built to commemorate the game of "modern polo," which originated in Kangleipak ( Meitei for ' Manipur '). [8] [9] [10]

Marjing Polo Complex

The Marjing Polo Statue inside the Marjing Polo Complex in November, 2022 .jpg
The Marjing Polo Statue inside the Marjing Polo Complex in November, 2022

The total area of the Marjing Polo Complex is 23 acres, spreading over the Marjing hills (Meitei : Heingang Ching) with the grazing ground of the Meitei horses covering an area of about four acres. [11]

Polo Ground

A Polo Ground is planned to be made in the hillock of the Heingang Ching (Marjing Hill). [12] [13] [14]

Transport

Cable cars are planned to be made available for public service from the Langol Ching to the Heingang Ching (Marjing Hill) and from the Heingang Ching (Marjing Hill) to the Kangla Fort, for tourists. [15] [16] [17]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. p. 94. ISBN   978-81-210-0308-7.
  2. ↑ "World's tallest polo statue to be constructed in Mnp | Nagaland Post". 28 April 2016. Retrieved 2023-01-16.[ dead link ]
  3. ↑ "Polo team launched, field inaugurated: 14th jan16 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  4. ↑ "Manipur: Amit Shah will unveil the tallest statue of the polo player, will hoist the tricolor at the historic site - News8Plus-Realtime Updates On Breaking News & Headlines". 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  5. ↑ "World's tallest polo statue to be constructed in Mnp | Nagaland Post". 28 April 2016. Retrieved 2023-01-16.[ dead link ]
  6. ↑ Admin), Jitendra (. "Chief Minister Biren inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex; says Polo ground will also be constructed at the hillock shortly - Impact TV - The Official Website". www.impacttv.in. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  7. ↑ NEWS, NE NOW (2018-03-25). "Manipur CM N Biren Singh inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  8. ↑ "Manipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Unveils 122-feet-tall Polo Statue In Imphal | Ukhrul Times". 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  9. ↑ "120 feet Polo Statue to be Build [sic] in Manipur, the Birthplace of the Sport". News18. 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  10. ↑ Today, North East (2022-11-17). "Construction Of Much-Awaited 120-Ft-Tall Effigy Of 'Sagol Kangjei' Completed; Upholds Historical Significance Of Polo Sport". Northeast Today. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  11. ↑ "King speaks up for Manipur polo ponies". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16. The Marjing polo complex is spread across 23 acres over the Marjing hills in Imphal East while the grazing ground is only about four acres.
  12. ↑ Admin), Jitendra (. "Chief Minister Biren inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex; says Polo ground will also be constructed at the hillock shortly - Impact TV - The Official Website". www.impacttv.in. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  13. ↑ "Manipur gets Centre's nod to build world-class polo ground in Imphal East". Imphal Free Press . Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  14. ↑ "Polo ground in Manipur". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  15. ↑ Admin), Jitendra (. "Chief Minister Biren inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex; says Polo ground will also be constructed at the hillock shortly - Impact TV - The Official Website". www.impacttv.in. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  16. ↑ NEWS, NE NOW (2018-03-25). "Manipur CM N Biren Singh inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  17. ↑ "Manipur: Will execute every promise says CM Biren Singh". thenortheasttoday.com. 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
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