Manipur is currently observing the  Gaan-Ngai 2023 festival which commenced in the state from Wednesday.

Zeliangrong Naga communities celebrate the festival in the region.

During the five-day festival, holy rituals, traditional ways of ho-hoing, fire making, etc are being done to pay homage to the almighty.

The rest of the 4 days of the festival would be associated with common festivals, dances and presentations of gifts, reports NorthEast Now.

The function (Kabui Gaan-Ngai) was held at Keikhu Kabui Khul in Imphal east district with Manipur rural development and panchayati raj (RD & PR) minister Y Khemchand attending as chief guest.