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Your donation helps preserve Sanamahi Temple Imphal through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
Erected in 1704 CE, the Lainingthou Sanamahi Kiyong Temple in Imphal stands as a significant architectural and spiritual marker from the reign of King Charairongba (1697-1709 CE). Its construction occurred during a pivotal era in Manipur's history, a period marked by the gradual ascendance of Vaishnavism alongside the deeply rooted indigenous Meitei Sanamahism. This royal patronage for a Sanamahi shrine, just prior to the widespread adoption of Vaishnavism by the Meitei monarchy under Charairongba's successor, Pamheiba (Garib Niwaj), underscored a conscious effort to institutionalize and affirm the ancestral faith. The temple thus represented a powerful assertion of Meitei cultural identity and spiritual sovereignty amidst evolving religious landscapes. The temple's architectural synthesis, incorporating elements of Meitei vernacular with broader Indo-Nagara styles, reflects a historical moment of cultural exchange and adaptation. While the core spiritual tenets remained indigenous, the structural expression borrowed from pan-Indic temple building traditions, perhaps to elevate its stature or signify a broader civilizational connection. This specific structure served as a royal focal point for Sanamahi worship, solidifying the king's role as a protector of the ancestral religion, even as the political and religious currents of the 18th century were poised to bring profound transformations to the kingdom's spiritual orientation. Its establishment thus prefigured the complex religious pluralism that would characterize Manipur's subsequent history.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Meitei architecture style, Indo-Nagara architecture style, Manipuri Hindu Temple architecture style, Indian Vernacular Religious architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Sanamahi Temple Imphal preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel