Meitei architecture

The ancient Meitei temple of Lord Pakhangba restored in 2007 inside the Kangla Palace, Manipur

Meitei architecture, sometimes also referred to as Manipuri architecture, is the architecture produced by the Meitei speaking people, whose culture flourished in the Kangleipak kingdom and its neighbouring kingdoms from the middle of the fifteenth century BC. The Meitei architecture is best known for its temples (Laishang, Kiyong, Thellon), found scattered in the Kangleipak (present day Manipur). Other architectural forms that are still in existence are the grand gates (Hojang), Traditional houses (Yumjao), Public houses (Sanglen), Official buildings (Loishang), etc.

Styles

Meitei-style temples and other buildings are easily distinguished by the Holy Chirong (horns) at the top of the roof. Some significant examples include Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple and Sanamahi Kiyong Temple. There are also animal figures such as bulls and buffaloes carved on the walls.

Gallery

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  Grand gate of Shrine of Lord Khamlangba, with a holy horn in the top

See also

• Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple
• Lainingthou Sanamahi Kiyong
• Pakhangba Temple, Kangla