Ode To Kabuikhullen|Photographs & Memory

Kabuikhullen considered to be the oldest Inpui Naga village was relocated to new location due to January 4 2016 earthquake that hit the entire North East India. The village was the epicentre of the said earthquake. The following are the images taken by the author in the month of June 2016. What is left behind is history and memory!

Bridge leading to Old Kabuikhullen

View of the mountain where the village is located

One of the four village ponds. Legends has it that the young born are taken to this pond and bath to purify their body

Some houses still remains!

Kitchen abandoned & in ruined!

Household properties yet to be taken!!

Rice pounder left to the mercy of mother nature!

House yet to be taken down!!

The stone erected by Meitei King in the name of Kabuikhullen. Seen here is the editor's father who accompanied & led the visit!

Things of historical values!

Christianity has marked its presence

Church atop the village! Lost in its own glory!

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