Mount Terogvü Prayer Tower was inaugurated by MLA, Jwenga Seb with a dedicatory prayer offered by Rev Haiwalo Apon, Executive Secretary, CRBC on October 6. (Morung Photo)
Morung Express News
Kohima | October 6
Terogvüthun, the highest peak in the Rengma region stands approximately at 1,735 metres above sea level is strategically located overseeing all Rengma villages in the district. Considering the ‘sacred’ history that this place holds for the Rengma community, a prayer tower was constructed called Mount Terogvü Prayer Tower which was inaugurated today by MLA, Jwenga Seb with a dedicatory prayer offered by Rev Haiwalo Apon, Executive Secretary, Council of Rengma Baptist Churches (CRBC).
Mount Terogvü provides panoramic views of numerous Rengma villages, various districts of Nagaland and even distant glimpses of the Himalayan range from its elevated position.
It is learnt that this location holds special significance as a designated sanctuary for the prayer chosen by ‘divine providence,’ which was commissioned on May 27, 1999.
Accordingly, a shelter has been constructed for anyone who comes to the mountain to relieve their burdens and find peace. It was also informed that devotees of Terogvunyu Chüpwe gather in this place in prayer and fasting on all Saturdays all through the year on rotational basis.
To this day, it was informed that myriads of people from far and near continue to visit this place to fast and pray for tranquillity and blessings.
This mountain in itself is also a spiritual place because of the belief that many charms/spirits existed in the olden days as narrated by Tekhenlo Semp. Terogvü Cho, he said was considered as a spirited stone with a charm by the ancestors where rituals were performed by the villager by placing a cock on the stone (Cho) to forecast the year’s prosperity. Following which, the oldest make of the village cut off the cock’s throat and worship the spirited stone by spraying the blood on the stone while the villagers chanted.
Stating that tourism industry is a catalyst for economic growth, MLA Jwenga Seb highlighted some initiatives to be undertaken in Tseminyu district such as ‘Green District Development Goal’ to promote sustainable development practices and the ‘Tourist Circuit’ to promote tourism and enhance the local economy.
He viewed that Tseminyu district with 42 recognised villages spread across seven ranges offer unique attractions and experiences for an ideal tourist destinations for those seeking an authentic cultural and natural experience.
Stating that Mount Terogvü Prayer Tower can be another tourist hotspot with its breathtaking viewpoints and intricate rock path, Seb said, ‘difficult roads always lead to beautiful destinations.’
Constructed under the initiative of the BDO Tseminyu, Jenny Kath, who in her short speech said this place, holds a special place in her heart while briefly narrating her personal journey of recovery from a personal tragedy.
She informed that the tower was constructed with full support of the villagers, leaders and elders wherein 40% of the cost was brought in from MGNERGA and the rest at her own expense.
Kath said this was a way of showing her gratitude to God adding that this belongs to all those who seeking seclusion, serene setting, solitude, tranquillity and healing.
