The Nongmaiching Ching, also known as the Selloi Langmai Ching, is a mountain in Imphal Valley, Manipur. It has an altitude of around 5,133 feet (1,565 m). It is a holy pilgrimage site for the Meitei people. In Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism), it is a sacred mountain and the abode of God Nongpok Ningthou and Goddess Panthoibi.
In Meitei folklore, the Nongmaiching is described as the hill that produces "the seven days of a week".
A temple dedicated to God Lainingthou Sanamahi, built in Meitei architecture, in the top of the Nongmaiching in Imphal East
The Sanamahi Kiyong shrine is the central body of the University of Sanamahi Culture.
Nongpok Ningthou, also known as the Sovereign of the East or King of the East, is a deity in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. He is the ruling guardian deity of the eastern direction. Legend says Nongpok Ningthou and his consort Panthoibi were united in the Nongmaiching Ching mountains. Later, they were worshipped as the civilization giving deities in Meitei religion.
The five deities venerated in the five divisions of the Selloi Langmai hills gradually merged into one God with the name "Langmai Ningthou" (lit. King of the Langmais).
Pena (musical instrument) is an integral part of the music performance of the Panthoibi Jagoi.
