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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 ...
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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 ...
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Khoriphaba
Khoriphaba (also, Khoiriphaba) is a God in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is the son of Sky God Salailen and Goddess Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi. He came down from heaven to earth to search for his mother and then for a bride.Parratt, Saroj Nalini (1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-259-0416-8. He is best known for wrestling ( mni, Mukna Kangjei) with Loyalakpa in the Lai Haraoba festival. He is also a polo ( mni, Sagol Kangjei) playing God. Description God Khoriphaba is a Lainingthou. In Ancient Meitei language, "Lai" means God or Deity and "Ningthou" means King or Ruler. However, the term "Lainingthou" carries many meanings. It may refer to "king of gods", "godly king" or "kingly god". Since Khoriphaba is not the king of gods, he is a kingly god. Khoriphaba is a sportsman. He participated in polo ( mni, Sagol Kangjei) as well as wrestling ( mni, Mukna Kangjei) ...
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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 ...
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Thangjing
Thangching or Thangjing is a primordial deity in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is the ruling deity of the Moirang dynasty of Ancient Moirang. He rules supreme on the banks of the landlocked sea, Loktak lake. He is one of the four cardinal Umang Lais. The guardianship of the south western direction is alluded to Thangjing and the other directions to Koubru (north west), Marjing (north east) and Wangbren (south east). Two of his most prominent pantheons are the Thangching Temple and the Thangching Hill (Thangjing Peak). Origin God Thangjing is a deity of pre-Hindu origin. The Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba mentioned that Moirang was the amalgamation of different groups of people with different traditional beliefs. During the reign of King Fang Fang Ponglenhanpa (52 BC- 28 AD), all the diversities were merged into one with God Thangjing as the central figure. When the cult of God Thangjing was merged into the Umang Laism, the folk ...
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Marjing
) , texts = Kangjeirol, Leithak Leikharol , gender = Male , Greek_equivalent = Ares , Roman_equivalent = , Etruscan_equivalent = , Christian_equivalent = , Slavic_equivalent = , Hinduism_equivalent = , Canaanite_equivalent = , equivalent1_type = Norse , equivalent1 = Odin , equivalent2_type = , equivalent2 = , region = Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) , ethnic_group = Meitei ethnicity , festivals = Lai Haraoba , dynasty = Chenglei dynasty Marjing ( mni, ꯃꯥꯔꯖꯤꯡ) is the God of horses, polo, hockey, sports and war in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). The guardianship of the north eastern direction is alluded to Marjing and the other directions to Koubru (north west), Thangjing (south west) and Wangbren (south east). According to the legend, he invented the game of polo (Sagol Kangjei) and introduced it as the national game. He and his divine creature, Samadon A ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Panam Ningthou
Panam Ningthou ( mni, ꯄꯅꯝ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ) is a God in Meitei mythology and religion. He is the protector of crops, especially paddy from hailstorm and thunder. According to legends, He ignited fire for the first time by rubbing flints.Constantine, R. (1981). Manipur, Maid of the Mountains. Lancers. p. 43.Panchani, Chander Sheikhar (1987). Manipur, Religion, Culture, and Society. Konark Publishers. p. 73. ISBN 978-81-220-0047-4. He is one of the Umang Lai deities. History God Panam Ningthou has his major cult center in Andro village. The Andro village in Imphal East district of present day Manipur is an ancient village. People of this village worship fire that is kept burning from the time of Poireiton Khunthokpa (34 BC-18 BC). The fire is kept in the Chakpa Panam Ningthou Meihoupirol (lit. ''Panam Ningthou sacred burning fireplace''). According to R. Constantine, the fire burning in Andro is the oldest man-made fire in India. It has been burning without break f ...
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Pureiromba
) , deity_of = Giver of rain and agricultural prosperity , member_of = Umang Lais , image = PULEILOMPA.jpg , alt = , caption = "Puleilompa", the Ancient Meitei ( Old Manipuri) name of God Pureiromba, written in archaic Meetei Mayek abugida , other_names = Pureilomba , hiro = , Old_Norse = , script_name = , script = , affiliation = Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) , cult_center = Andro, Imphal East, Manipur , abode = , planet = , weapon = , battles = , artifacts = , animals = , symbol = , adherents = , height = , age = , tree = , day = , color = , number = , consort = , parents = , siblings = , offspring = Chinsongba (son) , predecessor = , successor = , army = , mount = , texts = , gender = Male , Greek ...
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Meitei People
The Meitei people, also known as the Manipuri people,P.20: "historically, academically and conventionally Manipuri prominently refers to the Meetei people."P.24: "For the Meeteis, Manipuris comprise Meeteis, Lois, Kukis, Nagas and Pangal." is the predominant ethnic group of Manipur in Northeast India. They speak Meitei language (officially called Manipuri), one of the 22 official languages of the Indian Republic and the sole official language of Manipur. The Meiteis primarily settled in the Imphal Valley region in modern-day Manipur, though a sizable population has settled in the other Indian states of Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. There is also a notable presence of Meitei in the neighboring countries of Myanmar and Bangladesh. The Meitei ethnic group represents about 53% of Manipur's population.Khomdan Singh Lisam, ''Encyclopaedia Of Manipur'', , pp. 322–347 Endonyms and exonyms The Meitei are known by a number of endonyms, ''Meitei'', ''Meetei'', ''M ...
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Wangbren
) * Wangpuren ( omp, Wangpulen) * Wangbaren ( omp, Wangpulen) * Wangbren ( omp, Wangpulen) * Wangpurel ( omp, Wangpulel) * Wangbarel ( omp, Wangpulel) * Wangbrel ( omp, Wangpulel) , hiro = , Old_Norse = , script_name = Ancient Meitei , script = , affiliation = Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) , cult_center = Sugnu , abode = underwater world , planet = , weapon = Polo stick , battles = , artifacts = , animals = , symbol = , adherents = , height = , age = , tree = , day = , color = , number = , consort = Shangnu (alias Shangnulembi) , parents = , siblings = , offspring = Lok Ningthou , predecessor = , successor = , army = , mount = , texts = Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok Puya , gender = Male , Greek_equivalent = Poseidon, Oceanus ...
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