Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park

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Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park, shortly known as MMRC and Unity Park, is a garden, museum, recreation park and research centre for culture of different ethnic and religious groups of Manipur, with a special focus on the Meitei culture. It is located in Khangabok town in Thoubal district of Manipur. It houses a temple of Pakhangba of traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism), a Hindu temple, a Buddhist temple, a church and a mosque, promoting communal harmony.[1][2]

Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park
MMRC and Unity Park
A shrine of God Pakhangba of traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism) in the MMRC & Unity Park
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LocationKhangabok, Thoubal district, Manipur
Nearest cityImphal
FounderKhundrakpam Menjor Mangang
Owned byKhundrakpam Menjor Mangang
Administered byKhundrakpam Menjor Mangang
Statusactive
Parkingyes

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The MMRC and Unity Park was constructed by educationalist Kh. Menjor Mangang. It is a multi-dimensional research centre (MMRC), tourist destination as well as recreation park.[1]

It also displays the traditional lifestyles of the ancient Meiteis. Among the numerous sculptures being showcased, the statues of Lourembam Khongnangthaba along with six other divine maichous are considered to be a rare work of art.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c ANI (2017-08-25). "Manipur's unique park endorses communal harmony". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  2. ^ KanglaOnline (7 March 2016). "Manipur's Unique Parks: MMRC & Unity Park – Khangabok, Thoubal District – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 2023-04-25.