Baruni Festival of Manipur
Name of Festival : Baruni Festival
Time of celebration (Month)
Baruni Festival celebrated on thirteenth day of the Manipuri month of Phairen (January – February).
Major Territory of Celebration
Baruni Festival is celebrated in Manipur
Worship in Festival
Baruni Festival is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
About Festival
In Baruni Festival people worship of Lord Shiva It is introduced by Chandrakirti in the nineteenth century.On this occasion, devotees make a pilgrimage to the Nongmaijing mountain, on the top of which a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is located.
The pilgrims present their offerings to the Shivalinga. Prayers and Kirtans are also arranged in the temple.
