Under the museum series ‘Exhibit of the Month’ of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS), a traditional object is displayed in the appearance for a whole month. The exhibit for the month of October — “Shami lanmi Phi” is on display from Wednesday onwards in the indoor exhibition building – Veethi Sankul.
Shomla Manga Bhamor (Retired employee of IGRMS) formally inaugurated the ‘exhibit of the month’.
The exhibit of the month – Known as Shami lanmi Phi amongst Meitei, traditional shawl of this kind was given as an important item of reward to the Naga Chief and noblemen as a mark of honour. It symbolises the social values and historical relations between Chiefdom and Kingdom. The shawl of this kind was first introduced by the King Meidingu loiyamba 1074 to 1122 AD.
The present exhibit is one of the earliest collections of the museum. It was collected from the Mao Naga tribe of Manipur in the year 1978.
On this occasion, AK Shrivastava (Director, IGRMS), Assistant Keeper RM Nayal, Sudhir Shrivastava (Publication Officer), HBS Parihar (Officer in-charge, Cine-Video) were present with other officers and employees of IGRMS.
Meanwhile, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sanghralaya is organising Street play and oath ceremony of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ at Veethi Sankul Exhibition Area at 10.30 am.
Along with Sangrahalaya campus the street play will be performed at various locations around the city.