Inaugural Function

The inaugural session of the workshop was held in the morning with Bormani Maibi, Maibi Asuppi (Head Maibi) of the Sanakonung Maibi Loishang (the Maibi institution at the Royal Palace) attending the function as the Chief Guest. Smt. Maharajah Kumari Binodini Devi, president of LEIKOL presided over the opening function.

Addressing the gathering, Bormani Maibi said that the Maibis (shaman) of Manipur are women who had disassociated with the mundane world to devote themselves entirely to the service of the Gods. They are the symbol of the Manipuri culture and tradition, she said. When the Maibis are offering the ritual worships with a sincere and honest heart, it would usher in prosperity and well being for the people, she said. Therefore, the Maibis should perform their duties without malice and ill intent in their hearts.

Speaking at the opening function, Smt. M. K. Binodini Devi said that it is high time that we do both intensive and extensive studies on the Maibi culture which had been prevailing in the state since centuries. The historical events, and the socio-cultural and the religious aspects of the Manipuri life can be deciphered from the life activity of the Maibis since centuries.

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