Flag of Manipur

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The Flag of Manipur is the rectangular banner bearing a striated white coloured Pakhangba, an ancient primordial dragon deity of Meitei mythology and religion, at its center. It appears in both red and white colors. It was used during the short period of Independence between 1947 and 1949.[1]

Other versions[change | change source]

Unlike the standard form of the flag (as shown above), diversified versions of the flag are also available.

Dragon representation[change | change source]

The illustration of the "Flag of Manipur" hoisted on the Independence Day 1947.

Seven colours[change | change source]

Salai Taret Flag

A seven colored flag of Manipur, representing the seven clan dynasties of the Manipuri ethnicity of Ancient Manipur. Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board approves the seven-colored flag representing the seven clans of Kangleipak. [2] The width-to-length ratio of the flag should be 2:3.

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References[change | change source]

  1. "Manipur flag was white : IPSA".
  2. Salai Taret Flag: A must know for every Manipuri, retrieved 2024-03-12

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