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Kounu
Kounu is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion of ancient Kangleipak ( ancient Manipur). She is a consort of the god Koupalu. She is the guardian of the northern direction. Kounu has two homes. Her main home is on Mount Kounu. Her other home is in Mount Koubru, which is where her husband Koupalu (Koubru) lives. She is worshipped with Koubru as the deities of the ''Khullakpa'' (village chief). Kounu and Koubru ruled ancient Manipur for a very long time after the reign of King Ningthou Puthiba. She dwells in the snows of the far north and she is also known as Kongthem. Description Kounu is one of the deities who change climate and weather. Her husband Koupalu and her son Loyalakpa are also weather deities. Meitei people believe that if the annual rainfall is good, then it is caused by goddess Kounu. When goddess Kounu changes the climate, there will be hardly any flood. Crop yields are good in Kounu's activities. Mythology Love and marriage proposal Kounu met Koupa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoudu Nungthel Leima
Nungthel Leima is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion. She is an adopted daughter of God Koupalu (Koubru) and Goddess Kounu.Session, North East India History Association (1995). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association. p. 96. She is a wife of God Loyalakpa. She is regarded as the deity of the Khunjahanba. She is one of the incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi. Etymology The name "Thoudu Nungthel Leima" (ꯊꯧꯗꯨ ꯅꯨꯡꯊꯦꯜ ꯂꯩꯃ, /tʰəu.du núŋ.tʰel lə́i.ma/) or "Thoudu Nungthen Leima" (ꯊꯧꯗꯨ ꯅꯨꯡꯊꯦꯟ ꯂꯩꯃ, /tʰəu.du núŋ.tʰen lə́i.ma/) is made up of three Meitei language words, "Thoudu Nung" (ꯊꯧꯗꯨ ꯅꯨꯡ, /tʰəu.du núŋ/), "Thel" (ꯊꯦꯜ, /tʰel/) or "Then" (ꯊꯦꯟ, /tʰen/) and "Leima" (ꯂꯩꯃ). In Meitei language (Manipuri language), "Thoudu Nung" (ꯊꯧꯗꯨ ꯅꯨꯡ, /tʰəu.du núŋ/) means "stone". This term is typically used in poems and verses. In Meitei language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Koubru
Mount Koubru (''Meeteilol'':ꯀꯧꯕ꯭ꯔꯨ) also known as Mount Koupalu is one of the highest mountains in Manipur, India and the abode of the god ''Lainingthou Koubru'' and the goddess ''Kounu'' in Manipuri mythology. Sapormeina town lies below the peak. It is located in the Kangpokpi district of Manipur and is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Manipur. The mountain is noted for mountain hiking as well as mountain climbing. The peak is part of Kanglatombi Kangpokpi Reserved Forest, which was declared in 1968 by the Government of Manipur under section 20 of the Indian FOREST Act 1927 Mythological connection Mount Koubru has served as an abode of the god Lainingthou Koubru and goddess Kounu since ancient times in Manipuri mythology, Manipuri literature and Art and culture of Manipur, Manipuri culture. Mount Koubru is a main dwelling place of Lord Lainingthou Koubru, the protector deity of the Northern Kangleipak, Kanglei world. The God Lainingthou Koubru lives wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loyalakpa
Loyalakpa ( mni, ꯂꯣꯌꯥꯂꯥꯛꯄ), also spelt as Loyarakpa ( mni, ꯂꯣꯌꯥꯔꯥꯛꯄ), is a God in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is best known for wrestling ( mni, Mukna Kangjei) with Khoriphaba during the Lai Haraoba festival. He is the consort of goddess Thoudu Nungthel Leima. He is one of the ten kingly gods (or ten divine kings) in Meitei religion. Description Among the deities, God Loyalakpa and God Khoriphaba possess the epithets of being the best wrestlers. The two powerful gods wrestled during the Lai Haraoba festival. Mythology When the divine polo match was played among the gods, Loyalakpa participated in the southern team. His team was led by God Thangjing while his opponent's team (northern team) was led by God Marjing. Cults and shrines The main deities assembled in the Lai Haraoba of the Phayeng are almost similar to those of the Sekmai. God Loyalakpa is one of these deities. God Loyalakpa and ot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Religion
() , native_name_lang = mni , image = The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg , imagewidth = , alt = , caption = The Symbol of Sanamahism (Source: Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya) , abbreviation = , type = Ethnic religion , main_classification = Animism , orientation = , scripture = Puyas written on religious beliefs originally in Meitei script , theology = Polytheism , polity = , governance = , structure = , leader_title = , leader_name = , leader_title1 = , leader_name1 = , leader_title2 = , leader_name2 = , leader_title3 = , leader_name3 = , fellowships_type = , fellowships = , fellowships_type1 = , fellowships1 = , division_type = , division = , division_type1 = , division1 = , division_type2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanamahism
() , native_name_lang = mni , image = The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg , imagewidth = , alt = , caption = The Symbol of Sanamahism (Source: Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya) , abbreviation = , type = Ethnic religion , main_classification = Animism , orientation = , scripture = Puyas written on religious beliefs originally in Meitei script , theology = Polytheism , polity = , governance = , structure = , leader_title = , leader_name = , leader_title1 = , leader_name1 = , leader_title2 = , leader_name2 = , leader_title3 = , leader_name3 = , fellowships_type = , fellowships = , fellowships_type1 = , fellowships1 = , division_type = , division = , division_type1 = , division1 = , division_type2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koupalu
Koupalu (also, Koubaru or Koubru) is a primordial deity in Meitei mythology and religion. He is the Guardian of the North West direction. Legend says he is the founder of civilization in Ancient Manipur, starting from the Mount Koubru, a peak where he abodes, in north-western Manipur. God Koubru resides in the Mount Koubru (Koubru Hill). The Mount Koubru (Koubru Hill) is the first place of settlement of the Meitei ethnicity, including the Lois of Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Origin The traditional hymns supplement the theory of origin. Awang Koubru Assupa Leimalai Khunda Ahanba. Nongthrei Ma-U Lingliba, Irik Mapan Thariba, Lainingthou! English translation of the above passage: North Koubru all-inclusive (pervasive) Leima Lai first habitation, Heaven-flower all things seen established, Blood drop (Blood cell) planters, O! Lainingthou (King of Gods)! This is the hymn of invocation of God Koubru (Koupalu in PuYas). Description Lord Koupalu (Koubru) is t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koubru
Koupalu (also, Koubaru or Koubru) is a primordial deity in Meitei mythology and religion. He is the Guardian of the North West direction. Legend says he is the founder of civilization in Ancient Manipur, starting from the Mount Koubru, a peak where he abodes, in north-western Manipur. God Koubru resides in the Mount Koubru (Koubru Hill). The Mount Koubru (Koubru Hill) is the first place of settlement of the Meitei ethnicity, including the Lois of Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Origin The traditional hymns supplement the theory of origin. Awang Koubru Assupa Leimalai Khunda Ahanba. Nongthrei Ma-U Lingliba, Irik Mapan Thariba, Lainingthou! English translation of the above passage: North Koubru all-inclusive (pervasive) Leima Lai first habitation, Heaven-flower all things seen established, Blood drop (Blood cell) planters, O! Lainingthou (King of Gods)! This is the hymn of invocation of God Koubru (Koupalu in PuYas). Description Lord Koupalu (Koubru) is t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abundance Deities
Abundance may refer to: In science and technology * Abundance (economics), the opposite of scarcities * Abundance (ecology), the relative representation of a species in a community * Abundance (programming language), a Forth-like computer programming language * Abundance and abundancy index are related but distinct notions in mathematics, see abundant number * In chemistry: ** Abundance (chemistry), when a substance in a reaction is present in high quantities ** Abundance of the chemical elements, a measure of how common elements are *** Natural abundance, the natural prevalence of different isotopes of an element on Earth *** Abundance of elements in Earth's crust In literature * ''Abundance'' (novel), a 2021 novel by Jakob Guanzon * ''Abundance'' (play), a 1990 stage play written by Beth Henley * Al-Kawthar ("Abundance"), the 108th sura of the Qur'an * '' Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think'', a 2012 book by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler Other uses * Abundance G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leimarel Sidabi
) , deity_of = Goddess of earth, nature and household , member_of = Imung Lais , image = Relief art depicting Salailen (Salailel), the Supreme God, creating Leimalen (Leimalel), the first female being in the universe, according to ancient Meitei mythology and religion of Kangleipak (Manipur).jpg , alt = , caption = A relief depicting the creation of goddess Leimalen (Leimalel) by Salailen (Salailel), the Supreme God , other_names = * Malem Leima * Leimaren Sidabi ( omp, Leimalen Sitapi) , hiro = , Old_Norse = , script_name = Ancient Meitei , script = , affiliation = Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) , cult_center = , abode = Sanamahi Kachin ( Lainingthou Kachin) , planet = , weapon = , battles = , artifacts = Water pot (Isaiphu or Esaiphu) , animals = Taoroinai , symbol = Water pot (Isaiphu or Esaiphu) , adherents = , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manipur
Manipur () ( mni, Kangleipak) is a state in Northeast India, with the city of Imphal as its capital. It is bounded by the Indian states of Nagaland to the north, Mizoram to the south and Assam to the west. It also borders two regions of Myanmar, Sagaing Region to the east and Chin State to the south. The state covers an area of . Manipur has been at the crossroads of Asian economic and cultural exchange for more than 2,500 years. It connects the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia to Southeast Asia, East Asia, Siberia, regions in the Arctic, Micronesia and Polynesia enabling migration of people, cultures and religions. During the days of the British Indian Empire, the Kingdom of Manipur was one of the princely states. Between 1917 and 1939, some people of Manipur pressed the princely rulers for democracy. By the late 1930s, the princely state of Manipur negotiated with the British administration its preference to continue to be part of the Indian Empire, rather than part of B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Culture
Meitei may refer to: *Meitei people, of Manipur, India **Meitei language **Meitei script **Meitei architecture *Denechandra Meitei (born 1994), Indian footballer *Loken Meitei (born 1997), Indian footballer *Ningombam Bupenda Meitei (born 1987), Indian writer *Romi Meitei, Indian film director *Waikhom Gojen Meitei Waikhom Gojen Meitei is an Indian poet and educationist from Manipur. The Government of India honored him in 2014 by bestowing upon him the Padma Shri Padma Shri ( IAST: ''padma śrī''), also spelled Padma Shree, is the fourth-highest civi ..., Indian poet and educationist {{Disambiguation, surname Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laishang
Laishang or Khubam or Ebudhou Ebendhou Khubam ("Ebudhou" means ancestor ale "Ebendhou" means ancestor emaleand "khubam" means abode) is a holy shrine which are dedicated site for a specific deity,ancestor or similar sacred place where the specific deity or ancestor which are commonly known as Umang Lai ("Umang" means forest and "Lai" means deity/ancestor) of the group of people which follow Sanamahism () , native_name_lang = mni , image = The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg , imagewidth = , alt = , caption = The Symbol of Sanamahism (Source: Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya) , ... faith worship or is given their due respect from time to time. References Shrines Sanamahism Sacred natural sites Worship Religious places {{Religious-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
