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Khwairakpa Erel

2021-04-05T05:43:18Z

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'''"Khwairakpa Erel"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯈ꯭ꯋꯥꯢꯔꯥꯛꯄ ꯏꯔꯦꯜ}}), also known as '''"Khwairakpa Erel Umang Lai Nongpok Ningthou Khuvam"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯈ꯭ꯋꯥꯢꯔꯥꯛꯄ ꯏꯔꯦꯜ ꯎꯃꯪ ꯂꯥꯢ ꯅꯣꯡꯄꯣꯛ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯈꯨꯚꯝ}}), is a [[sacred]] [[island]], situated in the middle of the Barak river, in Lakhipur region of Cachar district in [[Assam]]. Formerly known as ''Naraindhor Baba'', the island is a pilgrimage site of the people of [[Assam]] and [[Manipur]].<ref>https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/1/5/Jirimukh-Jan-5-Thousands-of-devotees-especially-from-Assam-and-Manipur-thronged-Khwairakpa-Erel-Umanglai-Nongpok-Ningthou-Khuvam-formerly-known-as-Narandhore-Baba-to-worship-at-the-sacred-shri.amp.html</ref><ref>https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/19687-devotees-offer-prayers-at-sacred-shrine-of-khwairakpa-erel-umanglai</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=3..260121.jan21</ref><ref>http://www.manipur.org/news/2019/01/12/devotees-can-reach-shrine-of-khwairakpa-irel-umanglai-in-less-time-from-jiribam-kelessl/</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..130119.jan19</ref>

The site is dedicated to the sylvan deity, "Khwairakpa", a form of "Nongpok Ningthou".
Thousands of devotees thronged to the sacred site every year to seek blessings from the presiding deity.<ref>https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/1/5/Jirimukh-Jan-5-Thousands-of-devotees-especially-from-Assam-and-Manipur-thronged-Khwairakpa-Erel-Umanglai-Nongpok-Ningthou-Khuvam-formerly-known-as-Narandhore-Baba-to-worship-at-the-sacred-shri.amp.html</ref><ref>https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/19687-devotees-offer-prayers-at-sacred-shrine-of-khwairakpa-erel-umanglai</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=3..260121.jan21</ref><ref>http://www.manipur.org/news/2019/01/12/devotees-can-reach-shrine-of-khwairakpa-irel-umanglai-in-less-time-from-jiribam-kelessl/</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..130119.jan19</ref>

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Khamnu

2021-04-05T05:05:33Z

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{{About|[[Moirang Kangleirol]]}}
'''Khamnu''' is one of the [[character]]s in the ancient [[Moirang Kangleirol]] legends. She is a daughter of [[Ngangkhaleima]] and the [[biological]] daughter of King [[Chingkhuba]] and [[foster]] daughter of [[Khuman Purenba]], the prime minister of the kingdom.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=wxkC9S2jYCkC&pg=PA1557&dq=Khamba+khamnu&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjTprCEtbzuAhVS63MBHSjAB6YQ6AEwBXoECAUQAg#v=onepage&q=Khamba%20khamnu&f=false</ref> She is a sister of Khuman Khamba, whom she brought him up, since childhood, after the demise of their parents. <ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=NZv0AwAAQBAJ&pg=PT176&dq=khamnu&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-tp6_wrHuAhVR_XMBHfTyCqUQ6AEwAHoECAUQAg#v=onepage&q=khamnu&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=aQWbWfI2JTkC&pg=PA220&dq=khamnu&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-tp6_wrHuAhVR_XMBHfTyCqUQ6AEwAXoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=khamnu&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=8EMKAQAAIAAJ&q=khamnu&dq=khamnu&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-tp6_wrHuAhVR_XMBHfTyCqUQ6AEwAnoECAAQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=TGkKAQAAIAAJ&q=khamnu&dq=khamnu&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-tp6_wrHuAhVR_XMBHfTyCqUQ6AEwA3oECAYQAg</ref>

==Reference==
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Kounu

2021-04-05T05:04:47Z

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'''"Kounu"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯀꯧꯅꯨ ꯂꯥꯢꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ}}, {{lang-omp|ꯀꯧꯅꯨ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯦꯝꯄꯤ}}) is a primordial goddess in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. Legend says she dwells in the kingdom of the snows of far north. She is worshipped with her consort [[Koubru]],<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?redir_esc=y&id=GmZuAAAAMAAJ&dq=kounu+leima&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=kounu+leima+koubru+</ref> as the deities of the '''Khullakpa''' (village chief).<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=tIBymmBWqgsC&pg=PA54&dq=kounu&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=kounu%20deities%20Khullakpa&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=tIBymmBWqgsC&pg=PA54&dq=kounu#q=kounu</ref> Kounu and [[Koubru]] ruled [[Ancient Manipur]], after the reign of Ningthou Puthiba.<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=GmZuAAAAMAAJ&q=kounu+leima&dq=kounu+leima</ref>

==Bibliography==
* https://books.google.co.in/books?id=tIBymmBWqgsC&printsec=frontcover&dq=inauthor:%22Lairenlakpam+Bino+Devi%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwitgLWD5LfvAhVTVH0KHTlgB1UQ6AEwAHoECAAQAw#v=onepage&q&f=false
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Khamnung Kikoi Louonbi

2021-04-05T05:03:32Z

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'''"Khamnung Kikoi Louonbi"''' is a primordial goddess in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. She is the divine feminine personification of the [[death]]. Legal says she collects every souls of the dying [[person]]s (or of any other creatures) and brings them to the [[underworld]] kingdom, which is the land of the [[death]]. If any soul is not willing to accompany her, then she will either serve it a false magical fruit to agree with her conducts or transform herself into the looks of a person, who is the dearest to the soul, especially that of mother, and persuade it (the soul). By any means, she will bring the souls of the dead people to the netherworld. She is the consort of [[Thongalel]], the God of the [[death]] and the ruler of the [[underworld]]. She is said to be created from the very body of [[Atingkok|Salailen Sidaba]], the Supreme Being.

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Koiren Leima

2021-04-05T05:03:08Z

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{{About|[[Meitei religion]]}}
{{Redirect|Ayangleima}}
{{Distinguish|Panthoibi}}
'''"Koiren Leima"''' also known as '''"Leinung Yuchakha Chanu"'''<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=aC9uAAAAMAAJ&dq=koiren+leima&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Leinung+yuchakha+chanu</ref> or '''"Ayangleima"''', is the name of the consort of [[Thangjing]],<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=aC9uAAAAMAAJ&dq=koiren+leima&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=koiren+leima+thangjing</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&pg=PA681&lpg=PA681&dq=koirel+leima&source=bl&ots=QcUveVJVCB&sig=ACfU3U0nvfSC3WXbVKzdpHar_2qQ5UgGQg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwihmImQ1v3uAhXU7nMBHQxICHUQ6AEwBHoECAsQAg#v=onepage&q=koirel%20leima&f=false</ref> the presiding deity of [[Ancient Moirang]],<ref>http://www.manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#thangjing</ref> a province in [[Ancient Manipur]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&pg=PA681&lpg=PA681&dq=koirel+leima&source=bl&ots=QcUveVJVCB&sig=ACfU3U0nvfSC3WXbVKzdpHar_2qQ5UgGQg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwihmImQ1v3uAhXU7nMBHQxICHUQ6AEwBHoECAsQAg#v=onepage&q=koirel%20leima&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=aC9uAAAAMAAJ&dq=koiren+leima&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=koiren+leima+thangjing</ref> There are two goddesses, Ayangleima Ahal and Ayangleima Atonpi, who are the first and the second wives of the god respectively.<ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=Ayangleima&client=ms-android-xiaomi-rev1&prmd=mvin&sxsrf=ALeKk013gS3y6WRfabTmHrJo4cB1n74nMw:1614005359524&source=lnms&tbm=bks&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwivn_rA3v3uAhW3IbcAHTYSCOYQ_AUoBnoECBAQBg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=aC9uAAAAMAAJ&dq=koiren+leima&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=koiren+leima+thangjing</ref>
Their accounts are mentioned in the [[Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba]], the royal chronicle of [[Ancient Moirang]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=aC9uAAAAMAAJ&dq=koiren+leima&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=koiren+leima+ningthourol+lambuba</ref>

==References==
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Koupalu

2021-04-05T05:02:38Z

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{{Infobox deity
| name = Lainingthou Awang Koubru Asuppa
| abode = [[Mount Koubru]]
| consort = [[Kounu|Laireima Kounu]]
| children = [[Meitei deities|Loyalakpa]], <br/>[[Meitei deities|Thoudu Nungthel Leima]]
| texts = [[Cheitharol Kumbaba]], [[PuYa]]s
| affiliation = [[Umang Lai]], [[Sanamahism]], [[Manipuri mythology]]
| member_of = [[Manipuri Guardians of the Directions]]
| festivals = [[Lai Haraoba|Koubru Lai Haraoba]]<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.manipur.org/news/tag/koubru/|title=Koubru – Manipur News}}</ref>
| god_of = Guardian of the North West
| script_name = Meitei
| script = ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯑꯋꯥꯡ ꯀꯧꯄꯂꯨ ꯑꯁꯨꯞꯄ
| weapon = Spear
| mount = [[White elephant]]
| gender = Male
| ethnic_group = [[Meitei people|Meitei ethnicity]]
}}
'''"Koubru"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯀꯧꯕ꯭ꯔꯨ}}), also spelt as '''"Koupalu"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯀꯧꯄꯂꯨ}}), is a primordial deity in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. He is the Guardian of the North West direction.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=lDFy8Q9d0J0C&q=koubru+deity&dq=koubru+deity&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj78Oytpv3uAhWIbn0KHT4VCekQ6AEwA3oECAYQAw</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=NkMwAQAAIAAJ&q=koubru+deity&dq=koubru+deity&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj5qayNp_3uAhXMfX0KHWeqAXA4ChDoATAGegQIBBAD</ref> Legend says he is the founder of civilization in [[Ancient Manipur]],<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=lDFy8Q9d0J0C&q=koubru+deity&dq=koubru+deity&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj78Oytpv3uAhWIbn0KHT4VCekQ6AEwA3oECAYQAw</ref> starting from the Mt. Koubru, a peak where he abodes, in north-western [[Manipur]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=8F5uAAAAMAAJ&q=koubru+deity&dq=koubru+deity&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj5qayNp_3uAhXMfX0KHWeqAXA4ChDoATAFegQIAxAD</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=fXDiAAAAMAAJ&q=koubru+deity&dq=koubru+deity&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj78Oytpv3uAhWIbn0KHT4VCekQ6AEwBXoECAQQAw</ref>

==References==
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Nongthang Leima

2021-04-05T05:01:39Z

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'''"Nongthang Leima"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯅꯣꯡꯊꯥꯡ ꯂꯩꯃ}}) is the primordial goddess of seduction, thunder and lightning in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=q5eBAAAAMAAJ&q=nongthang+Leima&dq=nongthang+Leima&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjU6p6XquzuAhVNAHIKHV0ZDdEQ6AEwA3oECAQQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=50BLAAAAYAAJ&q=Nongthang+Leima&dq=Nongthang+Leima&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjLiY22uM3uAhVk4HMBHRtxDQYQ6AEwAnoECAkQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=uJUOAQAAMAAJ&q=nongthang+Leima&dq=nongthang+Leima&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj7zsPsqezuAhWGdn0KHTmvCbQQ6AEwAXoECAEQAg</ref> She is created by [[Atingkok]] (Salailen or Soraren) to seduce Haraba ([[Pakhangba]]).<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ljZuAAAAMAAJ&q=nongthang+Leima&dq=nongthang+Leima&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA87fAquzuAhURlEsFHVGjAPMQ6AEwBHoECAMQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=50BLAAAAYAAJ&q=Nongthang+Leima&dq=Nongthang+Leima&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjLiY22uM3uAhVk4HMBHRtxDQYQ6AEwAnoECAkQAg</ref><ref>http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Folks.Folk_Tales.Incarnations_of_Goddess_Nongthang_Leima_By_James_Oinam</ref>

{{Infobox deity|name=Nongthang Leima|deity_of=Goddess of seduction, thunder and lightning|member_of=Celestial maidens|other_names=|script_name=Meitei|script=ꯅꯣꯡꯊꯥꯡ ꯂꯩꯃ|affiliation=[[Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahism]])|abode=[[Heaven]]|symbols=Thunder and lightning|texts=[[Leithak Leikharol]]|gender=Female|ethnic_group=[[Meitei ethnicity]]|father=[[Atingkok]] (Soraren or Salailen)|consorts=[[Sanamahi]] and [[Pakhangba]]|greek_equivalent=[[Astrape]] and [[Bronte]]|hinduism_equivalent=[[Menaka]], [[Mohini]]}}

==Related page==
* [[Incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi]]
==References==
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[[mni:ꯅꯣꯡꯊꯥꯡ ꯂꯩꯃ]]
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Pisatao

2021-04-05T05:01:05Z

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{{About|a [[deity]]}}
{{Distinguish|Khamlangba}}
'''"Lainingthou Pishatao"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯄꯤꯁꯥꯇꯥꯎ|lāi-nīng-thou pī-sā-tāo|''"Maker of All"''}}),<ref>https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/9/16/Speaker-wishes-.html</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp6..170920.sep20</ref> mononymously known as '''"Pisatao"''' ({{lang-omp|ꯄꯤꯁꯥꯇꯥꯎ}}), is a primordial deity in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. He is the god of [[craftsman|craftsmen]] and [[architect]]s. He is regarded as the divine personification of the ultimate reality, the abstract creative power inherent in deities, living and non living beings in the [[universe]].<ref>http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=Snipp6..170920.sep20</ref><ref>https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/9/16/Speaker-wishes-.amp.html</ref><ref>https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2020/9/16/Speaker-wishes-.html</ref>

{{Infobox deity|name=Pisatao|deity_of=God of architecture, artisans, forge, handicrafts, metallurgy, skills|member_of=Primordial deities|other_names=Khoyum Lai Ningthou Pishatao Khutheiba Silheiba|script_name=Meitei|script=ꯄꯤꯁꯥꯇꯥꯎ|affiliation=[[Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahism]])|abodes=Heaven|weapons=Hammer,|gender=Male|ethnic_group=[[Meitei ethnicity]]|festivals=Pishatao Khurumba|greek_equivalent=[[Hephaestus]]|hinduism_equivalent=[[:en:Vishwakarma|Vishwakarma]]}}

Historically, his pantheon was replaced by [[:en:Vishwakarma|Vishwakarma]] of [[Hinduism]]. However, with the dedicated efforts of several organizations and associations including the SEACO, the status of his pantheon is reviving day by day in [[Manipur]].<ref>https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/3657-seaco-appeals-to-celebrate-pisatao-lainingthou</ref><ref>https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/3702-pisatao-khutheibi-day</ref>

==Sources==
* [https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-xiaomi-rev1&bih=592&biw=360&hl=en&sxsrf=ALeKk01DrmQxieMLdogAIJyi9Vke09ix3g%3A1615038768132&ei=MIlDYI-5B4TA3LUPueuggAE&q=Pisatao+mythology&oq=Pisatao+mythology&gs_lcp=ChNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwEAM6BAgAEEc6BQghEKABUJwiWINJYL9MaABwAXgAgAGUBIgB_BeSAQkyLTcuMS4xLjGYAQCgAQHIAQjAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp 'Pisatao-The God of architecture and handicrafts]
* https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.461915/2015.461915.A-Critical_djvu.txt

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Thongak Lairembi

2021-04-05T04:59:16Z

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{{About|Meitei mythology}}
'''"Thongak Lairembi"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯊꯣꯡꯉꯥꯛ ꯂꯥꯢꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ|thong-ngaak-laay-rem-bee|gatekeeper goddess}}), also known as '''"Langol Lairemma"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯂꯥꯡꯒꯣꯜ ꯂꯥꯢꯔꯦꯝꯃ|laang-ol-laay-rem-ma}}), is a primordial goddess in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. She is the divine female personification of the [[death]], who guards the door of the entrance to the [[underworld]], which is the land of the death, ruled by her consort, [[Thongalel]].
Legend says she gets departed from her husband when [[Thongalel]] was lost in the battle between the gods of the underworld and those of the upper world, in the hands of [[Atingkok|Salailen Sidaba]]. The winner asked the goddess, who is the wife of the loser, to be the gatekeeper of the entrance gate to the underworld, and for Thongalel, he gave him [[Khamnung Kikoi Louonbi]], in return.
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Thongalel

2021-04-05T04:43:49Z

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'''"Leinung Thongalel"''' ({{lang-omp|ꯂꯩꯅꯨꯡ ꯊꯣꯡꯉꯥꯂꯦꯜ}}), also spelt as '''"Khamnung Thongaren"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯈꯝꯅꯨꯡ ꯊꯣꯡꯉꯥꯔꯦꯟ}}), is the god of the [[death]] and the ruler of the [[underworld]] (Khamnung) in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=S_4dAAAAMAAJ&q=thongaren&dq=thongaren&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi0tr727_XuAhWDc30KHTvbDkMQ6AEwAHoECAMQAw</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=w577ssi6CTAC&pg=PT39&dq=thongaren&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiPmOao8PXuAhVUU30KHYGDD_U4ChDoATADegQICBAD#v=onepage&q=thongaren%20death&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=9t47AAAAIAAJ&dq=thongarel&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=thongarel+death</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=9sljAAAAMAAJ&dq=thongarel&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=thongarel+death</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=LvRtAAAAMAAJ&dq=thongarel&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=thongarel+death</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=TPiAAAAAMAAJ&dq=Thongaren&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Thongaren+land+death</ref>
He is the consort of [[Laikhurembi]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=bjkBM3qyZ00C&pg=PA79&dq=thongaren&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjTtLST563pAhWDc30KHfQVCT0Q6AEIHzAD#v=onepage&q=thongaren%20laikhurembi&f=false</ref>
He is equivalent to [[Yama]] of [[Hindu mythology]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=f1puAAAAMAAJ&dq=Thongaren&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Thongaren+yama</ref>

{{Infobox deity|name=Thongalel|deity_of=God of the death and the king of the hell|other_names=[[Thongaren]], [[Thongarel]], [[Thongalen]]|script_name=Meitei|script=ꯊꯣꯡꯉꯥꯂꯦꯜ|affiliation=[[Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahism]])|abode=[[Underworld]]|texts=[[Poireiton Khunthok]], [[Nongban Pombi Luwaoba]]|gender=Male|ethnic_group=[[Meitei ethnicity]]|siblings=[[Poireiton]]|consorts=[[Laikhurembi]], [[Thongak Lairembi]], [[Khamnung Kikoi Louonbi]] and [[Lainaotabi]]|greek_equivalent=[[Hades]]|roman_equivalent=[[Pluto]]|hinduism_equivalent=[[Yama]]<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=f1puAAAAMAAJ&dq=Thongaren&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=Thongaren+yama</ref>}}

==Sources==
* https://books.google.co.in/books?id=9sljAAAAMAAJ&q=thongaren&dq=thongaren&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi0tr727_XuAhWDc30KHTvbDkMQ6AEwBHoECAQQAw
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Pureiromba

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'''"Pureiromba"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯄꯨꯔꯩꯔꯣꯝꯕ}}), also spelt as '''"Puleilompa"''' ({{lang-omp|ꯄꯨꯂꯩꯂꯣꯝꯄ}}), is a primordial deity in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. He is the giver of rain and agricultural prosperity.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=COCBAAAAMAAJ&q=pureiromba&dq=pureiromba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi6zYjk2unuAhVMb30KHYJXBB4Q6AEwAnoECAcQAg</ref> He is the ancestral deity of the Angom clan of the [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WEQqAAAAYAAJ&q=pureiromba&dq=pureiromba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_1LbD2unuAhVPbn0KHWk9DqYQ6AEwAXoECAAQAg</ref>
The religious festival of Lai Haraoba is celebrated in honor of the deity in the months of Kalen (April-May).<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=U2wMAQAAMAAJ&q=pureiromba&dq=pureiromba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi_1LbD2unuAhVPbn0KHWk9DqYQ6AEwAHoECAIQAg</ref>
There are pantheons dedicated to Pureiromba and his son Chinsongba in the village of Andro in [[Manipur]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=CYWmAvDVzREC&q=pureiromba&dq=pureiromba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi6zYjk2unuAhVMb30KHYJXBB4Q6AEwB3oECAIQAg</ref>
His pantheon is mainly maintained by the people of the Sharumbam clan.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=tIBymmBWqgsC&pg=PA50&dq=pureiromba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi6zYjk2unuAhVMb30KHYJXBB4Q6AEwA3oECAYQAg#v=onepage&q=pureiromba&f=false</ref>

==Related pages==
* [[Panam Ningthou]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Panthoibi

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{{About|a goddess}}
{{Distinguish|Koiren Leima}}
'''"Panthoibi"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ}}), also spelt as '''"Panthoipi"''' ({{lang-omp|ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯢꯄꯤ}}), is a primordial goddess in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=wPjqAAAAMAAJ&q=panthoibi+goddess&dq=panthoibi+goddess&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWtKD-n-zuAhWR8XMBHUOHAWMQ6AEwBnoECAkQAg</ref> She is associated with agricultural fertility, abundance, war and love in [[Meitei mythology]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=COCBAAAAMAAJ&q=panthoibi+goddess&dq=panthoibi+goddess&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjp3ISTn-zuAhWWYisKHRy0Df4Q6AEwAXoECAMQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=izhuAAAAMAAJ&q=panthoibi+goddess&dq=panthoibi+goddess&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjz1oLZn-zuAhUW_XMBHXUwA50Q6AEwA3oECAAQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?redir_esc=y&id=ZF9uAAAAMAAJ&dq=panthoibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=panthoibi+war</ref> Legend says she was taught the art of [[pottery]] by goddess [[Leimarel Sidabi]] before she had disappeared forever.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=wPjqAAAAMAAJ&q=panthoibi+goddess&dq=panthoibi+goddess&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWtKD-n-zuAhWR8XMBHUOHAWMQ6AEwBnoECAkQAg</ref> She is the consort of [[Nongpok Ningthou]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=wPjqAAAAMAAJ&q=panthoibi+goddess&dq=panthoibi+goddess&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWtKD-n-zuAhWR8XMBHUOHAWMQ6AEwBnoECAkQAg</ref>
Panthoibi Iratpa, a religious festival dedicated to her, is celebrated every year.<ref>http://www.uniindia.com/durga-puja-panthoibi-festival-celebrated-in-manipur/other/news/243592.html</ref><ref>http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Festival_of_Manipur.Manipur_Festival_Mangi_Devi.Durga_Puja</ref><ref>https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/panthoibi-celebrations-under-way/cid/319225</ref>

{{Infobox deity|name=Panthoibi|texts=[[Panthoibi Khongul]]|greek_equivalent=[[Athena]]|festivals=[[Panthoibi Iratpa]], [[Lai Haraoba]]|consort=[[Nongpok Ningthou]]|dynasty=Ningthouja dynasty|ethnic_group=[[Meitei ethnicity]]|gender=Female|animals=Tiger, White horse|deity_of=Goddess of agricultural fertility, abundance, war and love|weapons=Sword, Shield, Spear, Snake|weapon=|affiliation=[[Lairembi]], [[Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahism]])|script=ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ, ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯏꯕꯤ|script_name=Meitei|other_names=Ayangleima Panthoipi|member_of=Seven goddesses|hinduism_equivalent=[[Durga]]<ref>http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Festival_of_Manipur.Manipur_Festival_Mangi_Devi.Durga_Puja</ref>}}

==Related pages==
* [[Nongthang Leima]]
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Panam Ningthou

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'''"Panam Ningthou"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯄꯅꯝ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ}}) is a male deity of [[Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahism]]). He is the protector of the [[crops]], especially [[paddy]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=LVpuAAAAMAAJ&q=panam+Ningthou&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1w-iShevuAhWBbysKHStVDCQQ6AEwAXoECAMQAg</ref> Legend says he ignited the fire by rubbing flints.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=dYQeAAAAMAAJ&q=panam+Ningthou&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjV24PMluvuAhVDHaYKHRxiAB84FBDoATAAegQIBBAC</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=eIQeAAAAMAAJ&q=panam+Ningthou&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjAx4ailuvuAhWOEqYKHQBKCoo4ChDoATAAegQIABAC</ref> He is mainly worshipped by the people of Loi community ([[caste]] people) of [[Manipur]],<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=fXDiAAAAMAAJ&q=panam+Ningthou&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1w-iShevuAhWBbysKHStVDCQQ6AEwA3oECAUQAg</ref> where religious festival dedicated to him is celebrated in the Meitei lunar month of Lamta (March-April).<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=NPrbAAAAMAAJ&q=panam+Ningthou&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjAx4ailuvuAhWOEqYKHQBKCoo4ChDoATACegQIBxAC</ref>
During the festival, people of ''Andro village'', wear black clothes as a custom.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=tIBymmBWqgsC&pg=PA55&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1w-iShevuAhWBbysKHStVDCQQ6AEwBXoECAcQAg#v=onepage&q=panam%20Ningthou&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=fXDiAAAAMAAJ&q=panam+Ningthou&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1w-iShevuAhWBbysKHStVDCQQ6AEwA3oECAUQAg</ref>
He is affiliated to the grouping of Umang Lai (Sylvan deity).<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=yi_XAAAAMAAJ&q=panam+Ningthou&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiMutqDluvuAhWOILcAHSQ4CRMQ6AEwCHoECAkQAg</ref>
Taking his name, there is a real servant class, named ''"Panam Ningthou Semba"'', which keep the royalty in all the apparatus of the [[polo]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=DJlJAAAAMAAJ&q=panam+ningthou+semba&dq=panam+ningthou+semba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjKgOT1m-vuAhVOX30KHd4uAjMQ6AEwAXoECAEQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=7ScSAQAAIAAJ&q=panam+ningthou+semba&dq=panam+ningthou+semba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0zpDXm-vuAhVMfSsKHU2iABsQ6AEwAHoECAAQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=tIBymmBWqgsC&pg=PA55&dq=panam+Ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi1w-iShevuAhWBbysKHStVDCQQ6AEwBXoECAcQAg#v=onepage&q=panam%20Ningthou&f=false</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Nongpok Ningthou

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{{Redirect|Nongpok}}
{{About|[[Meitei religion]]}}
'''"Nongpok Ningthou"''' is a primordial deity in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. He is the presiding deity of the eastern direction.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=WEQqAAAAYAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjx9diRpfruAhUZOSsKHUy5AhAQ6AEwA3oECAEQAw</ref> Legend says Nongpok Ningthou and [[Panthoibi]] got united, in the Nongmaiching hills (Langmai hills),<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=yiBkAAAAMAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqjsj2pfruAhXEF3IKHUczBFs4ChDoATACegQICRAD</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=eIQeAAAAMAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqjsj2pfruAhXEF3IKHUczBFs4ChDoATAAegQIARAD</ref> and later venerated as the civilization giving deities in the [[Meitei religion]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=74LmAAAAMAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqjsj2pfruAhXEF3IKHUczBFs4ChDoATAJegQIABAD</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=U_9kAAAAMAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjqjsj2pfruAhXEF3IKHUczBFs4ChDoATADegQICBAD</ref>

{{Infobox deity|name=Nongpok Ningthou|deity_of=Divine King of the East|member_of=Primordial deities|other_names=Kainou Chingsompa Apanpa|script_name=Meitei|abode=Nongmaiching hills (Langmai hills)|affiliation=[[Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahism]])|weapon=Spear|complexion=Fair|texts=[[Panthoibi Khongul]]|gender=Male|ethnic_group=[[Meitei ethnicity]]|festivals=[[Lai Haraoba]]|consort=[[Panthoibi]]|hinduism_equivalent=[[Shiva]]}}

==Related pages==
* [[Marjing]]
==Sources==
* https://books.google.co.in/books?id=BQodAQAAMAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjx9diRpfruAhUZOSsKHUy5AhAQ6AEwAXoECAMQAw
* https://books.google.co.in/books?id=eDluAAAAMAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjx9diRpfruAhUZOSsKHUy5AhAQ6AEwBHoECAIQAw
* https://books.google.co.in/books?id=BDMYAAAAIAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjx9diRpfruAhUZOSsKHUy5AhAQ6AEwBXoECAQQAw
* https://books.google.co.in/books?id=7rPUAAAAMAAJ&q=nongpok+ningthou&dq=nongpok+ningthou&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjx9diRpfruAhUZOSsKHUy5AhAQ6AEwBnoECAcQAw

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Mongba Hanba

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'''"Mongba Hanba"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯃꯣꯡꯕ ꯍꯟꯕ}}), also spelt as '''"Mongpa Hanpa"''' ({{lang-omp|ꯃꯣꯡꯄ ꯍꯟꯄ}}), is a primordial sylvan deity in [[Meitei religion]]. He is mainly worshipped in the sacred forest named ''"Mongba Hanba Umang"'', in the bank of the Imphal river in [[Manipur]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=H-DaAAAAMAAJ&q=mongba+hanba&dq=mongba+hanba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEsdSx4O7uAhV78HMBHZZ6DSgQ6AEwBHoECAYQAg</ref>
According to religious custom, Tampak Maiba was to worship the deity.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=F3VuAAAAMAAJ&q=mongba+hanba&dq=mongba+hanba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEsdSx4O7uAhV78HMBHZZ6DSgQ6AEwAnoECAcQAg</ref> The atmosphere of blood sacrifice is said to be associated with the shrine of the deity.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=9jtuAAAAMAAJ&dq=mongba+hanba&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=mongba+hanba+blood+</ref> Historically, the identity of the deity was fused into that of Hindu god [[Hanuman]] during the reign of Meitei king Garib Niwaj.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=wLzDLsEYZGQC&pg=PA43&dq=mongba+hanba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEsdSx4O7uAhV78HMBHZZ6DSgQ6AEwBXoECAAQAg#v=onepage&q=mongba%20hanba&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=OzjbCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA234&dq=mongba+hanba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEsdSx4O7uAhV78HMBHZZ6DSgQ6AEwBnoECAIQAg#v=onepage&q=mongba%20hanba&f=false</ref> Presently, despite having repeated attempts to revive the pantheon of the deity, there is still opposition from the Hindu religious body of the temple dedicated to [[Hanuman]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=fRw2jfmPaggC&q=mongba+hanba&dq=mongba+hanba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEsdSx4O7uAhV78HMBHZZ6DSgQ6AEwA3oECAUQAg</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Lainaotabi

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{{Infobox deity
|name=Lainaotabi
|other_names=Leima Leinaotabi
|type=Sanamahism
|affiliation=[[Sanamahism]]
|texts=[[Poireiton Khunthok]], [[Nongban Pombi Luwaoba]]
|consort=Thongalel, [[Poireiton]], [[Nongban Pombi Luwaoba]]
|deity_of=Goddess of sorcery, witchcraft, spell and weaving
|Greek_equivalent=[[Hecate]]
}}
'''"Lainaotabi"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯥꯎꯇꯥꯕꯤ}}) or '''"Leinaotabi"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯂꯩꯅꯥꯎꯇꯥꯕꯤ}}) is a goddess in ancient Meitei [[mythology]] and religion. She is the youngest consort of Thongaren, the god of death and the ruler of the underworld.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=9t47AAAAIAAJ&q=leinaotabi&dq=leinaotabi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwilqaa957TuAhV04XMBHQxJCRYQ6AEwAXoECAUQAg</ref> She was made to accompany [[Poireiton]], her brother in law, with whom she gave birth to a son.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=GmZuAAAAMAAJ&q=leinaotabi&dq=leinaotabi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiT5YXa57TuAhUk7HMBHbhjB8MQ6AEwB3oECAcQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=9sljAAAAMAAJ&q=lainaotabi&dq=lainaotabi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEnaOM57TuAhWb7XMBHR3HDngQ6AEwAnoECAIQAg</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=doQeAAAAMAAJ&q=lainaotabi&dq=lainaotabi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEnaOM57TuAhWb7XMBHR3HDngQ6AEwBHoECAUQAg</ref>
She is credited for making the first earthen pot in the legend.<ref
>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=142HAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA515&dq=leinaotabi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwilqaa957TuAhV04XMBHQxJCRYQ6AEwA3oECAIQAg#v=onepage&q=leinaotabi&f=false</ref>
Her pantheon is mainly maintained by the Ashangbam clan.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=vO-vtI8NuxIC&pg=PA4&dq=lainaotabi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiEnaOM57TuAhWb7XMBHR3HDngQ6AEwAXoECAQQAg#v=onepage&q=lainaotabi&f=false</ref>

==See also==
[[Nongban Pombi Luwaoba]]

==Reference==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Laikhurembi

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'''"Laikhurembi"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯂꯥꯢꯈꯨꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ}}) is a primordial goddess in ancient [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. She is the chief [[Queen]] of [[Thongaren]], the god of [[death]] and the ruler of the [[underworld]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=bjkBM3qyZ00C&pg=PA79&dq=laikhurembi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiaucnW27TuAhXeILcAHWd5CBQQ6AEwAXoECAcQAg#v=onepage&q=laikhurembi&f=false</ref>
She is the daughter of Lairen Humchouba.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=S_4dAAAAMAAJ&q=laikhurembi&dq=laikhurembi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiaucnW27TuAhXeILcAHWd5CBQQ6AEwBXoECAYQAg</ref> Her pantheon is maintained particularly by the Taibungjam clan of the [[Meitei ethnicity]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=doQeAAAAMAAJ&q=laikhurembi+Taibungjam&dq=laikhurembi+Taibungjam&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj3k8bX3bTuAhVC83MBHV6gDT0Q6AEwAHoECAAQAg</ref>
She is said to be equivalent to [[Hindu]] [[goddess]] [[Durga]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=doQeAAAAMAAJ&q=laikhurembi&dq=laikhurembi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiaucnW27TuAhXeILcAHWd5CBQQ6AEwCXoECAQQAg</ref>

==Temple==
There is a temple dedicated to the goddess in Uripok region in Imphal West district of Manipur.<ref>https://templesofindia.org/temple-view/laikhurembi-imphal-west-manipur-55jrm</ref><ref>https://www.mymandir.com/t/laikhurembi.241073</ref><ref>https://vymaps.com/IN/Uripok-Laikhurembi-Leikai-519538424792595/</ref>

==See also==
* [[Lainaotabi]]
* [[Yumjao Leima]]

==Reference==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Meitei gods and goddesses]]

Khoriphaba

2021-04-05T04:38:35Z

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{{About|[[Meitei religion]]}}
'''"Khoriphaba"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯈꯣꯔꯤꯐꯥꯕ}}) is a God in [[Meitei religion]]. He is the son of the sky God Soraren. Legend says he came down from heaven to earth to seek his mother and a lady love.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=COCBAAAAMAAJ&q=khoriphaba&dq=khoriphaba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj09vqXheTuAhWUe30KHXZ4C2UQ6AEwAnoECAMQAg</ref> He is best known for having [[wrestling]] with [[Loyalakpa]] in the sacred festival of Lai Haraoba.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=9jtuAAAAMAAJ&q=khoriphaba&dq=khoriphaba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjo5-OShuTuAhWEJaYKHe9zAhM4ChDoATAIegQIARAC</ref> During his worship, cooked foods could be offered but devotees are not allowed to offer fish.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=doQeAAAAMAAJ&q=khoriphaba&dq=khoriphaba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjArrPnheTuAhW5xosBHQy2CPY4ChDoATAAegQIABAC</ref> He is equivalent to [[Varuna]] of [[Hindu mythology]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=p1cOAAAAIAAJ&q=khoriphaba&dq=khoriphaba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj09vqXheTuAhWUe30KHXZ4C2UQ6AEwB3oECAkQAg</ref>

==See also==
* [[Nongda Lairen Pakhangba]]
* [[Pureiromba]]

==Source==
* https://books.google.co.in/books?id=dOaTDgAAQBAJ&pg=PA178&dq=khoriphaba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh9be8huTuAhXqKqYKHWeVC3g4FBDoATAEegQIBBAC#v=onepage&q=khoriphaba&f=false

==References==
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Khamlangba

2021-04-05T04:38:18Z

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'''"Khamlangba"''' ({{lang-mni|ꯈꯝꯂꯥꯡꯕ|kham-laang-ba}}), also spelt as '''"Khamlangpa"''' ({{lang-omp|ꯈꯝꯂꯥꯡꯄ|kham-laang-pa}}), is a primordial deity in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]]. He is a great hunter, warrior and miner. Legend says he is grown out of the creator God [[Atingkok]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=gxqeDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA34&dq=khamlangba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjbwbW60t_uAhWXbSsKHYGcBScQ6AEwAHoECAMQAg#v=onepage&q=khamlangba&f=false</ref> His occupation is the extraction of the iron ores and the manufacture of steel.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&pg=PA686&dq=khamlangba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjbwbW60t_uAhWXbSsKHYGcBScQ6AEwAXoECAEQAg#v=onepage&q=khamlangba&f=false</ref> The ''"Khamlangba Thenlon"'' mentions about his skills of iron metallurgy and blacksmith in the Kakching kingdom.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=tkUFEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA234&dq=khamlangba&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjbwbW60t_uAhWXbSsKHYGcBScQ6AEwAnoECAUQAg#v=onepage&q=khamlangba&f=false</ref>
[[File:Ibudhou-khamlangba-laikon.jpg|thumb|center|A shrine dedicated to Khamlangba]]
[[File:Lai Lamthokpa.jpg|thumb|center|A religious festival dedicated to Khamlangba]]

==Gallery==
[[File:Plate_10-1_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|thumb|center|Litter with the emblem of Khamlangba]]

[[File:Plate_10-2_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|thumb|center|Maiden dancers at the religious festival of Lai Haraoba dedicated to Khamlangba]]

[[File:Plate_11-2_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|thumb|center|Khamlangba's orchestras (with penas) and the married dancers]]

==See also==
* [[Loyalakpa]]
* [[Helloi]]
* [[Mongba Hanba]]

==References==
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