Rinku Khumukcham
The arrival
of Hinduism to the Manipuri Society during the 17th Century is the
root of all this confused state of my mind. Various Manipuri scholars,
historians and social activists had interpreted the entry of the Hinduism in
their own views and perspectives. Some said it was the beginning of a new
Manipuri civilization but some said it was an invasion. As found at some of the
writings of social scientists - the arrival of Hinduism during the reign of
Miedingu Pamheiba (1709–1748)
had brought tremendous change in the religious practices of Manipur.