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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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WANGPULEN
) * 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, Ocean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umang Lai
Umang Lai are the group of sacred groves preserved for the local forest deities (with the same title), worshipped by the Meitei people, the Pangal people and Meitei Christians, the predominant ethnic groups, since ancient times in the Himalayan state of Manipur. The groves and the deities are worshipped and their pleasing ceremony is always celebrated every year through a music and dance festival called Lai Haraoba. There are 365 Umang Lais in the state, out of which 166 are identified in the valley regions of the state. Lists Umang Lai sacred groves are widely distributed in Imphal East, Imphal west, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur districts of Manipur. The following is the list: Present scenario Presently, these religiously preserved sacred groves are in the situation of being endangered, due to the lack of proper attention and care. These Umang Lais have become the victims of the encroachment and exploitation. See also * Uningthou *Sacred groves of India Notes * All the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lok Ningthou
Lok Ningthou is the God associated with brooks, gorges, ravines, rills, rivulets, runnels and streams in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak. He is the Guardian God of the Southern direction. He is a son of Wangpulen, the God of water.Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. p. 193. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0. Etymology In Meitei language (Manipuri language), the term "Lok" (ꯂꯣꯛ, /lok/) has multiple meanings. It means a gorge or a ravine. "Lok" also means a brook or a rill or a rivulet or a runnel or a stream. In Meitei language (Manipuri language), the term "Ningthou" (ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ, /niŋ.tʰəu/) means "king" or "ruler". Description God Lok Ningthou is also given the title "Khana Chaoba" (or "Khana Chaopa") like his father Wangpulen (Wangbren). He is also known as ''"Noushuba Mihingchi"'' ( omp, Noushupa Mihingchi). He is known for having seven children. God Lok Ningthou is one of the Lainingthous. He is also one o ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
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