Time it
Mera Houchongba
Meitei and hill communities · Manipur
- When
- September-October, lunar Mera month
- Who
- Meitei and hill communities
- Where
- Manipur
- Gateway
- Imphal
What it is
The festival
The festival that renews the bond between valley and hill: offerings exchanged between the king’s tradition and the hill chiefs at Kangla, with communal feasting.
Attending
How visitors fit in
Open ceremonies at Kangla and Imphal; a unique window into valley-hill relations.
Around it
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Facts checked against the official Manipur tourism portal · Festival dates are announced by organisers; year-specific dates here carry an official source · Last verified 2026-09-26