Nongmaiching Ching
The Nongmaiching Ching (Meitei: Nongmaijing Ching, lit. 'Nongmaijing Mountain'), also known as the Selloi Langmai Ching, is a mountain in Imphal Valley, Manipur. It has an altitude of around 5,133 feet (1,565 m). It is a holy pilgrimage site for the Meitei people. In Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism), it is a sacred mountain and the abode of God Nongpok Ningthou and Goddess Panthoibi. In Meitei folklore, the Nongmaiching is described as the hill that produces "the seven days of a week".
| Nongmaiching Ching | |
|---|---|
| Selloi Langmai Ching | |
Nongmaiching Ching | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,133 ft (1,565 m) |
| Prominence | 2,500 ft (760 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.804°N 94.035°E |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | "Nongmaiching Mountain" or "Nongmaiching Hill" (see here) |
| Native name | Nongmaijing Ching (Meitei) |
| English translation | "Nongmaijing Mountain" or "Nongmaijing Hill" (see here) |
| Pronunciation | /nong-māi-jīng chīng/ |
| Defining authority | Government of Manipur |
| Geography | |
| Location | Imphal Valley |
| Country |
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| State | Manipur |
| Region | Imphal Valley |
| District | Imphal East district |
| Biome | Nongmaiching Reserved Forest |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | By religious pilgrims or priests in Antiquity |
| Easiest route | hiking |
| Normal route | Nongmaiching Chingka Lambi (Meitei for 'Nongmaiching mountain climbing route') |
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