Khwairakpa Erel

Khwairakpa Erel (Meitei: ꯈ꯭ꯋꯥꯢꯔꯥꯛꯄ ꯏꯔꯦꯜ) or Khwairakpa Erel Umang Lai Nongpok Ningthou Khuvam (Meitei: ꯈ꯭ꯋꯥꯢꯔꯥꯛꯄ ꯏꯔꯦꯜ ꯎꯃꯪ ꯂꯥꯢ ꯅꯣꯡꯄꯣꯛ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯈꯨꯚꯝ) is a sacred island dedicated to God Nongpok Ningthou (Khwairakpa) of Umang Laism sect of Meitei religion. It is in the middle of the Barak river. It is in Lakhipur region of Cachar district in Assam. It is sometimes called Naraindhor Baba. The island is a pilgrimage site of the Meitei people of Assam and Manipur.[2][3][4][5][1]

Khwairakpa Erel
Religion
AffiliationMeitei religion (Sanamahism)
SectUmang Laism
DistrictCachar district
RegionNorth East India
DeityNongpok Ningthou (alias Khwairakpa)
Governing bodyKhwairakpa Erel and Leima Erel Semgat Sagat Lup (KELESSL)[1]
Location
LocationMiddle of the Barak River, Lakhipur, Cachar district, Assam
StateAssam
CountryIndia
SectorLakhipur

Thousands of worshippers visit the sacred site every year to seek blessings from Nongpok Ningthou.[2][3][4][5][1]

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