Cheiraoba
14 Apr, 2025
Monday
Cheiraoba on 14-04-2025
Tithi Begin Time:
Swati Nakshatra: Apr 13 09:10 PM – Apr 15 12:13 AM
Tithi End Time:
Vishakha Nakshatra: Apr 15 12:13 AM – Apr 16 03:10 AM
Muhurat Start Time:
Krishna Paksha Pratipada: Apr 13 05:52 AM – Apr 14 08:25 AM
Muhurat End Time:
Krishna Paksha Dwitiya: Apr 14 08:25 AM – Apr 15 10:55 AM
About Cheiraoba 2025
Cheiraoba is a Manipur based Festival
Cheiraoba is considered the most important of the festivals. It is celebrated with much pomp and joy especially by the Meitei people of the state. Usually celebrated in the month of April.
Cheiraoba is a Lunar New Year
It marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year for the Meitei people living in Manipur and elsewhere.
While followers of Meitei's indigenous religion Sanamahism(सनमहिज्म) celebrate it on the first day of the lunar new year, followers of Vaishnava Hindus celebrate it on 13 or 14 April every year according to the solar Hindu calendar.
Mostly Meitei People Celebrates Cheiraoba
On the day, Meitei people clean their houses and decorate them wearing their fine traditional attire to mark the occasion. eromba, pakora, ooty and many other traditional dishes are prepared and offered to the local deity. Recipes are also exchanged with neighbours, along with they display colorful flowers and incense sticks in front of the gate of the house.
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