Pureiromba Khongnang worshipped to protect environment | Pothashang News

Imphal: Paryavaran Sanrakshan Manipur in association with Seva Bharati, Manipur organised Prakiti Vandana (nature worship) by worshiping the holy Pureiromba Khongnang (banyan tree) standing at Konung Mamang, Imphal East on Sunday. Around 40 volunteers performed rituals by offering flowers and fruits to the ancient holy tree. Khwairakpam Rajen Singh, Assam Kshetra (North-East region) Karyavah (secretary) led the vandana along with Shijagurumayum Tarunkumar Sharma, Manipur Prant (state) Karyavah (secretary). After lighting candles and burning incense sticks, thread and red coloured cloth were tied around the tree showing that they were there to protect the tree. “This symbolic thread signifies our bonding and also protection for the trees from cutting and felling as Raksha Bandhan also signifies protecting our sisters who tied rakhis to us. Protection of the trees is the need of the hour to save environment,” Thounaojam Bonbihari, Sanyojak, Paryavaran Sanrakshan said. “We should plant at least few trees in our live time  and ensure the trees survive and grow to its full potential. We, human beings and all the animals in this planet are protected and nurtured by the plants. We are surviving because of the oxygen provided by the trees. From scientific point of view peepal tree is…
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