Archive · 24 May 2025
Arambai Tenggol Flag on Shirui Peak Sparks Outrage
During the Shirui Lily Festival in Manipur, a Meitei group called Arambai Tenggol put their flag on a sacred peak.
This upset the local Naga people, who see the peak as very important to their culture.
The Naga community said the flag was an insult and an attempt to cause trouble.
They believe the festival is a celebration of their land and culture, and they welcome visitors but won't tolerate disrespect.
The leaders of the Naga community are very unhappy about this and have voiced their disapproval.
Arambai Tenggol allegedly hoisted its flag on Shirui peak during the Shirui Lily Festival.
The Tangkhul Naga community considers Shirui peak sacred.
The Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong condemned the flag hoisting as a political provocation.
The Tangkhul Naga Long slammed the act as disgraceful and a distortion of the festival's meaning.
The festival celebrates the endemic Shirui lily and Tangkhul culture.
- Who
- Arambai Tenggol and the Tangkhul Naga community.
- What
- The Arambai Tenggol hoisted a flag on the Shirui peak.
- When
- During the Shirui Lily Festival, which ended May 25.
- Where
- Shirui peak in Manipur’s Ukhrul district.
- Why
- The flag hoisting caused anger among Nagas who see the peak as sacred.
Tangkhul Naga Community
Arambai Tenggol
Flag's Significance
Tangkhul Naga Community
The flag's presence desecrates a sacred site and challenges Tangkhul cultural identity.
Arambai Tenggol
The flag represents Meitei Identity.
- Event
- Shirui Lily Festival
- Location of Incident
- Shirui peak, Manipur
- Group Involved
- Arambai Tenggol
- Opposing Group
- Tangkhul Naga Community
- Naga perspective
- Viewed the act as deliberate political provocation and an insult to their identity.
- Festival Focus
- Celebration of the Shirui Lily and Tangkhul Culture
Sources
48-hour bandh affects normal life in Manipur's Imphal valley
48-hour bandh in Manipur: Businesses, offices, educational institutions shut over bus name controversy - All you need to know
Day four of Shirui Lily festival: Cultural splendor peaks with mini-marathon, wrestling, Shechef, and rock concerts
Normal life disrupted in Imphal Valley as 48-hour bandh enters second day
Manipur assembly speaker attends Shirui Lily Fest in Ukhrul
