Heibok Ching (Meitei: ꯍꯩꯕꯣꯛ ꯆꯤꯡ), also known as Heipok Ching (Meitei: ꯍꯩꯄꯣꯛ ꯆꯤꯡ),[2] is a hill located in the Langthabal region of Imphal West district of Manipur, India.[3][4] Its biodiversity is protected as a reserve forest by the Government of Manipur.[5] It is regarded as a sacred hill in the culture of Manipur.[6][7]
| Heibok Ching | |
|---|---|
| Heipok Ching | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 921 m (3,022 ft)[1] |
| Naming | |
| Etymology | fruit bearing mountain |
| Native name | Meitei: ꯍꯩꯕꯣꯛ ꯆꯤꯡ |
| Defining authority | Government of Manipur |
| Geography | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Manipur |
| Region | Imphal Valley |
| District | Imphal West district |
| Subdivision | Langthabal |
Former status
editThe Government of Manipur published a gazette notification on 2 December, 2014, giving Heibok Ching the status of a revenue village,[5][8][9] under the name “68-Heibok Ching”,[10] in accordance to the Section 2(w) of the Manipur Land Revenue & Land Reforms Act, 1960.[3][11]
Current status
editIn 2024, the Government of Manipur took the concerns about issues of global warming and the significance of Heibok Ching in protecting environment and biodiversity. Thus, they gave Heibok Ching the status of a Reserved Forest under the section 4 of Indian Forest Act, 1927.[5][3][12]
In Meitei mythology
editIn Meitei mythology and folklore of Manipur, the Heibok (Meitei: ꯍꯩꯄꯣꯛ) is associated with the story of a mythical giant bird named Kakyen (Meitei: ꯀꯛꯌꯦꯟ). It was believed that the dead bodies of people disposed in a river (erstwhile Liwa River) near this hill, were picked up by the colossal avian creature.[13]
In Meitei literature
editHeibok Ching (Meitei: ꯍꯩꯕꯣꯛ ꯆꯤꯡ) is mentioned in the Meitei language novel named "Madhabi" (Meitei: ꯃꯥꯙꯕꯤ), authored by Kamal Singh (Meitei: ꯀꯃꯜ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ), as a beautiful place where the two lovers Dhiren and Madhabi meet.[14]
See also
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References
edit- ^ The Geographical Observer. India: Meerut College Geographical Society., 1990. p. 65
- ^ Naocha, Guru Aribam (2024-05-19). "VVF organizes tree planting initiative at Heipok Ching". News from Manipur - Imphal Times. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ a b c Singh, Bikash (2024-10-24). "Manipur Government declares Heibok Ching Hillock as a Reserved Forest". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ Pothashang (2024-10-24). "Manipur Cabinet decides to declare Heibok Ching as Reserved Forest | Pothashang News". Pothashang. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ a b c "Cabinet declares Heibok Ching as RF : 25th oct24 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Manipur Cabinet Approves Heibok Ching as Reserved Forest". Northeast Live. 2024-10-24. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Manipur govt declares Heibok Ching Hillock as 'Reserved Forest'". Northeast News - Northeast India news 24×7. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Manipur declares Heibok Ching as reserved forest to boost environmental conservation". India Today NE (in Hindi). 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ Today, North East (2024-10-24). "Manipur: Heibok Ching In Imphal West Designated As Reserved Forest; Government Announces Major Step In Conservation". Northeast Today. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Heibok Ching Hillock gets reserve forest tag". The Times of India. 2024-10-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Manipur: Heibok Ching to be declared reserve forest". Imphal Free Press. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ "Manipur: Heibok Ching To Get Reserve Forest Tag". Sentinel Assam. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
- ^ Moyon, Rev Dr Koningthung Ngoru (2023-11-16). The Lost Kingdom of Moyon (Bujuur): Iruwng (King) Kuurkam Ngoruw Moyon & The People of Manipur. Shashwat Publication. pp. 158, 164. ISBN 978-81-19517-31-2.
- ^ Singh, Lamabam Damodar (2000). L. Kamal Singh. Sahitya Akademi. p. 40. ISBN 978-81-260-0856-8.