Heingang Ching

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Heingang Ching
Marjing Hill
Highest point
Coordinates24°52′44″N 93°57′14″E / 24.879°N 93.954°E / 24.879; 93.954
Naming
Etymology"Heingang Hill" or "Heingang Mountain"
Native nameHeingang Ching (Meitei)
English translation"Heingang Hill" or "Heingang Mountain"
Defining authorityGovernment of Manipur
Geography
LocationHeingang, Imphal East district, Manipur
Countries
StateManipur
RegionHeingang
DistrictImphal East district

The Heingang Ching (Meitei for 'Heingang Hill'), also known as the Meitei: Marjing Hill, is a hill in Heingang, Imphal East district of Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur').[1] In Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism), Heingang Ching is a sacred mountain and the home of God Marjing, the ancient Meitei deity of Sagol Kangjei (Meitei for 'polo'), Khong Kangjei (Meitei for 'hockey'), and Meitei horse (Manipuri pony).[2][3]

The Government of Manipur developed Marjing Polo Statue, the world's tallest equestrian statue of a polo player,[4][5] standing inside the Marjing Polo Complex, which is on the hilltop of the Heingang Ching, being historically, mythologically and religiously associated with the game of polo (Meitei: Sagol Kangjei).[6][7] It is built to commemorate the game of "modern polo" being originated from Kangleipak (Meitei for 'Manipur').[8][9][10]

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  3. ^ "Polo team launched, field inaugurated: 14th jan16 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". www.e-pao.net. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
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  5. ^ "World's tallest polo statue to be constructed in Mnp | Nagaland Post". 28 April 2016. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  6. ^ Admin), Jitendra (. "Chief Minister Biren inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex; says Polo ground will also be constructed at the hillock shortly - Impact TV - The Official Website". www.impacttv.in. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  7. ^ NEWS, NE NOW (2018-03-25). "Manipur CM N Biren Singh inaugurates Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal". NORTHEAST NOW. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  8. ^ "Manipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Unveils 122-feet-tall Polo Statue In Imphal | Ukhrul Times". 2023-01-06. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  9. ^ "120 feet Polo Statue to be Build [sic] in Manipur, the Birthplace of the Sport". News18. 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
  10. ^ Today, North East (2022-11-17). "Construction Of Much-Awaited 120-Ft-Tall Effigy Of 'Sagol Kangjei' Completed; Upholds Historical Significance Of Polo Sport". Northeast Today. Retrieved 2023-01-16.