IMPHAL, Feb. 12 -- Manipuri traditional hookah locally, known as 'Hidak-phu or Hidakki Chapu' said to be extremely potent with its unique flavour and quality, is about to become forgotten and completely non-existent in the world.

Showing concern that the traditional hookah mostly used for medicinal purposes (literal translation of Hidak-Phu is 'medicine pot'), will become completely forgotten by the world, one Thokchom Ibopishak has expressed the need for authorities concerned to draw their attention on the matter.

"The ancestors of Thokchom household had been on the profession of making hookah from the earlier periods. Their children continued to learn the art of making hookah, as it was passed down from the forefathers. Following them...