Sajibu Nongma Panba (Cheiraoba)
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The Meitei New Year in Manipur, on the first day of the month Sajibu. Families cook a feast, offer food at the gate, and then climb a nearby hill to mark rising in life.
New YearNorth-Eastern India
| Where | Manipur |
|---|---|
| When | First day of Sajibu (March–April) |
| Calendar | Meitei lunar calendar |
What people do
- Houses are cleaned and special dishes are cooked and offered to the deities.
- In the afternoon families climb a hill such as Cheiraoching.
Significance
A fresh start for the household and community.