- To acknowledge Varivara (almighty God) for the blessing and protection through paddy plantation.
- As some of them might not have the chance of eating the cultiivated crop, so in Mangkhap they eat, feast and rest after the hard work of paddy plantation season. So, that even if they din't get a chance to eat the cultivated crop they may be satisfied with what they had during Mangkhap celebration.
To probe further:
Kendra, K. V. (n.d.). Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Retrieved February 01, 2014, from World WIde Web: http://www.kvkukhrul.org/district-profile/
Khamuiwo, W. (1999). Tangkhul Naga Wurtam kala Mayonza. In W. Khamuiwo, Ameoyan eina Phanit Phanao (pp. 6-19). Ukhrul: Shimreiphi Printers.
Lemmi, A. (2009). Avaram Kazing Kakum. In A. Lemmi, Phanit (pp. 38-39). Ukhrul: Hopcom Offset Printers.
Lisam, K. S. (2011). Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.). In K. S. Lisam, Tangkhul (pp. 516-543). Imphal: Gyan Publishing House.
Shongzan, M. (2013). Potriat of Tangkhul Naga. In M. Shongzan, Traditional festival (pp. 82-87). Uhkrul: Exodus-The Sucess Journey .
Society, T. L. (2010). Tangkhul Tuitam Kathara. In C. Sarei, Tangkhul ngashan (pp. 90-96). Ukhrul: Sun Offset Printers.
Lungleng, P. (2011). Tangkhul Festivals Rituals and Sacrifices. Ukhrul: Tangkhul Theological Association.
Horam, M. (1988). Nagas old ways and new trends. Ukhrul: Cosmo publication.
Horam, M. (1992). Social and Cultural life of Nagas. Ukhrul: Low Price Publications.
Shimray, A. (2001). History of The Tangkhul Nagas. Ukhrul: Akansha Publishing House.
Shimray, R. (1986). Origin and Culture of Naga. Ukhrul: Somsok Publications.
