Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park
| Menjor Multipurpose Research Centre and Unity Park | |
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| MMRC and Unity Park | |
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| Location | Khangabok, Thoubal district, Manipur |
| Nearest city | Imphal |
| Founder | Khundrakpam Menjor Mangang |
| Owned by | Khundrakpam Menjor Mangang |
| Administered by | Khundrakpam Menjor Mangang |
| Status | active |
| Parking | yes |
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]
Features
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b c ANI (2017-08-25). "Manipur's unique park endorses communal harmony". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ KanglaOnline (7 March 2016). "Manipur's Unique Parks: MMRC & Unity Park – Khangabok, Thoubal District – KanglaOnline". Retrieved 2023-04-25.
