Manipur, May 21 -- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurated the 5th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival 2025 at Shirui Village in Ukhrul district.

At the inauguration ceremony, Governor Bhalla expressed his happiness, saying, "I am very happy that I have come here; it's truly worth visiting this place. I am also glad that we are organising the Shirui Festival after a gap of two years. Seeing the enthusiasm and participation among the community is very encouraging. It's a very good thing for the region and the state."

The festival celebrates the rare Shirui Lily (Lilium mackliniae), found only in the Shirui Hills.

The Governor described it as "a living symbol of Manipur's ecological wealth and natural heritage." He added, "The sta...