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Imphal, April 13 : Cheiraoba will be celebrated tomorrow followed by Shilenba ( New Year ) the next day. Market areas were buzz with activities as people did last minute marketing. Prices of vegetables, fruits had sky rocketed. People purchased gifts and vegetables for the festival. Gurbachan Jagat, Governor today greeted all on the eve of Cheiraoba. He said “It is with great pleasure that I offer my greetings to the people of Manipur on the happy and auspicious occasion of “Cheiraoba”.
For the Hindu Meiteis Cheiraoba symbolizes the advent of a new year and is a festival celebrated by every household with great enthusiasm. It is a festival where the old changes
into new and with the advent of spring it rekindles new avenues erf life for a better future. On this propitious day let us all rededicate to work towards the goal of bringing peace, prosperity and progress in the State and every household. Let the New Year dispel the dark forces and bring in light to the State.”
Chief Minister, O Ibobi said, “Cheiraoba, one of the major festivals of Manipur, marks the parting of the old year and the onset of the New Year. On this auspicious day, the youngsters seek the blessings of the elders for a happy long life. With me advent of another New Year, let us strive to work for unity and peaceful co-existence amongst all sections of the society in the state.
The dy. CM president of MPCC Shri Gaikhangam greeted the people on the occasion of Cheiraoba (Charak Puja) which falls on April 14.
He wished a prosperous and peaceful state with the advent of the new year.
The Shiva Sena Manipur also greeted people on the occasion of Cheiraoba.
Meanwhile distinguished Manipuri women representing all communities led by Padmashree Kshetrimayum (Ongbi) Thouranishabi Devi, former principal of Jawahar Lal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA) met Maj Gen UK Gurung, IG AR (S) at Mantripukhri Garrison on the eve of Cheiraoba
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