Imphal, April 14 -- The Meitei Hindu community of Manipur joyously celebrated their New Year, known as 'Cheiraoba' 2025, on Monday. The festival is marked by unique customs that blend ancestral reverence with hopes for a prosperous year.

A central tradition of Cheiraoba involves a thorough cleansing of homes by every Meitei Hindu family. Later followed by a special meal or feast featuring a diverse array of dishes prepared using fresh, seasonal vegetables.

A significant aspect of this feast symbolizes the connection to the land's bounty.

The observance continues with a sacred ritual where the eldest member of the family offers the prepared meal to the Hindu Gods and Goddesses worshipped within their household.

This offering precedes t...