Maibi
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A Maibi or an Amaibi is a female priestess or a nun who uphold the sacred rites and rituals of Sanamahism (Meitei religion).[1][2] Their lives and duties encompass a wide range of activities to the spiritual life of the Meitei ethnicity. They play significant role in the Lai Haraoba festival to please the Umang Lais and the Lam Lais.[3][4] Maibism or Maibi culture is a dominant feature in Sanamahism.[5] The male counterpart of a Maibi is a Maiba.
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- ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=6SzC4XbtPKkC&pg=PT75&dq=maibi+priestess&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwje7fe16YDxAhU1xzgGHcbrAnEQ6AEwAXoECAUQAw#v=onepage&q=maibi%20priestess%20meitei%20tradition&f=false
- ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=I-ELAAAAIAAJ&dq=maibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=maibi+priestess
- ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=fCmz4B8I62QC&dq=maibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=maibi+Lai+Haraoba
- ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=gxqeDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA75&dq=maibi+priestess&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwje7fe16YDxAhU1xzgGHcbrAnEQ6AEwA3oECAwQAw#v=onepage&q=maibi%20priestess&f=false
- ↑ https://books.google.co.in/books?id=hYrYfD_xZsoC&dq=maibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=maibism+culture+dominant+sanamahism