Moirang Kangla

Not to be confused with Kangla.

Moirang Kangla (ꯃꯣꯏꯔꯥꯡ ꯀꯪꯂꯥ), also known as Keke Kangla (ꯀꯦꯀꯦ ꯀꯪꯂꯥ) or Kege Kangla (ꯀꯦꯒꯦ ꯀꯡꯂꯥ), is a sacred historical site of Moirang. At present, it exists as a small dome-shaped temple inside the INA Martyrs' Memorial Complex. The site has long been regarded as holy, and people of Moirang traditionally offered prayers and ritual offerings there every year.

It was the royal palace site of the ancient kings of Moirang. The palace complex is thought to have covered a large area, including the present Moirang Market (Awoon Keithel) and Khamnu Market.

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