Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park

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Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park
MMRC and Unity Park
A shrine of God Pakhangba of traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism) in the MMRC & Unity Park
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LocationKhangabok, Thoubal district, Manipur
Nearest cityImphal
FounderKhundrakpam Menjor Mangang
Owned byKhundrakpam Menjor Mangang
Administered byKhundrakpam Menjor Mangang
Statusactive
Parkingyes

Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park, shortly known as MMRC and Unity Park, is a garden, museum, recreation park and research centre for culture of different ethnic and religious groups of Manipur, with a special focus on the Meitei culture. It is located in Khangabok town in Thoubal district of Manipur. It houses a temple of Pakhangba of traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism), a Hindu temple, a Buddhist temple, a church and a mosque, promoting communal harmony.[1][2]

Features

The MMRC and Unity Park was constructed by educationalist Kh. Menjor Mangang. It is a multi-dimensional research centre (MMRC), tourist destination as well as recreation park.[1]

It also displays the traditional lifestyles of the ancient Meiteis. Among the numerous sculptures being showcased, the statues of Lourembam Khongnangthaba along with six other divine maichous are considered to be a rare work of art.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c ANI (2017-08-25). "Manipur's unique park endorses communal harmony". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  2. ^ KanglaOnline (7 March 2016). "Manipur's Unique Parks: MMRC & Unity Park – Khangabok, Thoubal District – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 2023-04-25.


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