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Panthoibi
) , deity_of = Goddess of civilization, courage, fertility, handicraft, love, victory, warfare and wisdom , member_of = Lairembis and Umang Lais , image = PANTHOIPI.jpg , alt = , caption = Goddess Panthoipi charging forward riding on her white horse , other_names = * Ayang Leima * Koirel Leima ( omp, Koilel Leima) * Koiren Leima ( omp, Koilen Leima) * Nongpok Leima , hiro = , Old_Norse = , script_name = , script = , affiliation = Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) , cult_center = Nongmaiching Hill (alias Selloi Langmai Hill) , abode = Nongmaiching Hill (alias Selloi Langmai Hill) , planet = , weapons = Spear and Sword , battles = , artifacts = Kajenglei , animals = white horse or tiger , symbol = Kajenglei , adherents = , height = , age = , tree = , day = , color = , number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nongpok Ningthou
) , deity_of = Sovereign of the East Guardian God of the Eastern Direction , member_of = Maikei Ngaakpa Lais and Umang Lais , image = NONGPOK NINGTHOU.jpg , alt = , caption = "Nongpok Ningthou", the name of the God, written in archaic Meetei Mayek abugida , other_names = Kainou Chingsompa Angoupa Apanpa , hiro = , Old_Norse = , script_name = , script = , affiliation = Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) , cult_center = Nongmaiching Hill (alias Selloi Langmai Ching) , abode = Nongmaiching Hill (alias Selloi Langmai Ching) , planet = , weapon = spear , battles = , artifacts = , animals = , symbol = , adherents = , height = , age = , tree = , day = , color = , number = , consort = Panthoibi , parents = , siblings = , offspring = , predecessor = , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panthoibi Iratpa
Panthoibi Iratpa or Panthoibi Iraat Thouni or Panthoibi Puja is a religious festival of the Manipuri people dedicated to goddess Panthoibi, the goddess of courage, war, bravery and wisdom of Sanamahism (Manipuri religion). The festival falls on the same day of Hindu festival of Durga Puja. So, both the festival are celebrated together in Manipur. The goddess Panthoibi is also worshipped as the goddess of same attributes (riding on the tiger) with that of Hindu goddess Durga since 1714 AD during the reign of Emperor Garib Niwaj when he embraced Hinduism as the official religion in the kingdom of Manipur. The Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple in Imphal West district is the largest site for the festival in 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 .... References Fest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nongmaiching Hill
) , native_name_lang = mni , translation = "Nongmaijing Mountain" or "Nongmaijing Hill" (see here) , pronunciation = /nong-māi-jīng chīng/ , authority = Government of Manipur , location = Imphal Valley , country_type = , country = * Ancient Kangleipak (historical) * (present) , state_type = , state = Manipur , region_type = , region = Imphal Valley , district_type = , district = Imphal East district , part_type = , part = , settlement_type = , settlement = , range_coordinates = , range_coordinates_ref = , range = , borders_on = , topo_maker = , topo_map = , biome = Nongmaiching Reserved Forest , formed_by = , orogeny = , age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Numit Kappa
Numit Kappa ( mni, ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ ꯀꯥꯞꯄ, /noo-meet kaap-pa/, Shooting of the Sun) is an ancient mythological epic literary work, written in Meitei language of Manipur. The work is believed to be written around or before 33 AD. The Epic is written in the form of partial poetry and partial prose. The epic work is still considered to be the oldest known epic account in Meitei literature. Etymology In Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language, Manipuri), "Numit" ( mni, ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ) means "the Sun" and "Kāppa" ( mni, ꯀꯥꯞꯄ) is derived from the root (linguistics), root word "kāp" ( mni, ꯀꯥꯞ) meaning "to shooting, shoot". Synopsis In the epic, there are two Sun Gods, who brighten the world simultaneously. One was to be slain in order to create the night. The hero, ''Khwai Nungjeng Piba'' was an expert archer, who shot ''Taothuireng'', one of the two Suns in the sky. Two survived out of the five sons of the Celestial Goddess "O my Mothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Mythology
Meitei mythology or Manipuri mythology ( mni, Meitei Mi Lai Tingi Wari) is a collection of myths, belonging to the religious and cultural traditions of the Meitei people, the predominant ethnic group of Manipur. It is associated with traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism). Meitei myths are a part of Meitei culture ( Manipuri culture) and explain various natural phenomena, how the human civilization developed, and the reasons of many things happening. Most of the Meitei legends are found in the Meitei language (Manipuri language) texts.Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi. Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7. Textual sources Mythical narration plays an integral role in nearly every genre of Meitei literature , image = Numit Kappa.jpg , imagesize = , caption = The Numit Kappa, a Classical Meitei epic text written during the 1st century, based on ancient Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) , alt ... ( Manip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manipuri Mythology
Meitei mythology or Manipuri mythology ( mni, Meitei Mi Lai Tingi Wari) is a collection of myths, belonging to the religious and cultural traditions of the Meitei people, the predominant ethnic group of Manipur. It is associated with traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism). Meitei myths are a part of Meitei culture ( Manipuri culture) and explain various natural phenomena, how the human civilization developed, and the reasons of many things happening. Most of the Meitei legends are found in the Meitei language (Manipuri language) texts.Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi. Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7. Textual sources Mythical narration plays an integral role in nearly every genre of Meitei literature (Manipuri literature , image = Numit Kappa.jpg , imagesize = , caption = The Numit Kappa, a Classical Meitei epic text written during the 1st century, based on ancient Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) , alt ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
Lai Haraoba
Lai Haraoba is a festival associated with the Meitei people celebrated to please the Umang Lai, the traditional deities of Sanamahism. Translated, Lai Haraoba means ''merry making of the Gods'' in Meiteilon. In this festival, the people worship Sanamahi, Pakhangba, Nongpok Ningthou and around 364 Umang Lais or the deities of the forest. This festival is organized as a piece of memory of the contribution of Gods in creating the Universe and also it is celebrated in the memory of the development of plants, animals and human beings. Four types of Lai Haraoba are prevalent in the Meitei society, namely, ''Kanglei Haraoba'', ''Moirang Haraoba'', ''Kakching Haraoba'' and ''Chakpa Haraoba''. Kanglei Haraoba is performed in many parts of the valley of Manipur. Moirang Haraoba is only in Moirang, Kakching Haraoba is held in Kakching and Chakpa Haraoba is celebrated at Andro, Phayeng, Sekmai, Koutruk, Khuukhul, Leimaram and Tairenpokpi. Origin Lai Haraoba ( omp, , lai ha-lau-pa, omp, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Durga
Durga ( sa, दुर्गा, ) is a major Hindu goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars. Durga's legend centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and dharma, representing the power of good over evil. Durga is believed to unleash her divine wrath against the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed, and entails destruction to empower creation. Durga is seen as a motherly figure and often depicted as a beautiful woman, riding a lion or tiger, with many arms each carrying a weapon and often defeating demons. She is widely worshipped by the followers of the goddess-centric sect, Shaktism, and has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The most important texts of Shaktism, Devi Mahatmya, and Devi Bhagavata Purana, revere Devi (the Goddess) as the primordial creator of the universe and the Brah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
