SHREE SHREE JAGANNATH ACHOUBA TEMPLE: Revisiting temples of Bamon Leikai

Shree Shree Jagannath Subhadra Ballabhadra and other idols worshipped at the temple.

The majestic temple as seen from New Thumbuthong Bridge. 

Location: Brahmapur Laipubam Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur.

Deities worshipped: Wooden idols of Shree Shree Ballabhadra Subhadra Jagannath are the main deities. The legendary idols were brought to Manipur by Purushottam, ancestor of the Laipubam Sagei from a widow at Jagannath Khetra ( Puri )Odisha, during the reign of `Maharaj Charairongba(1697-1709).

Owner of the temple: Laipubam Sagei(sub clan) and kins of Brahmapur Laipubam Leikai, Imphal East, Manipur.

Daily rituals: Morning bhog arti and evening arti programme observed.

Darshan of Shree Shree Jagannath Subhadra Ballabhadra by devotees on Rath-Yatra.PC. L.Rocky Sharma.

Performance of Joydev at the mandapa during Kang.(PC L.Rocky Sharma)

Laipubam nupi palla sangkirtana performance on Snana Jatra.

Festivals celebrated: Snana Yatra ,the most significant Rath Yatra and Purna Yatra of Jagannath Achouba are celebrated with pomp and grandeur annually. During the nine days of Kang, Dasavatara Strotras (ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu) from Jayadeva’s Geet Govinda are recited at the mandap of the temple. Children, men and women alike joined the recitals and after which Khichri is served to each and everyone present. A large crowd of people is usually seen during these days.

Reference: Om Jagannath Swami Nayan Lakpa Laipubam- Laipubam Sagei lairik

Devotees having Bhagawan Prasadi,Khichri after Joydev.(PC L.Rocky Sharma)

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