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{{Infobox royalty|name=Shija Laioibi<br>ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ|title=Shija Lailotpi<br>ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯣꯠꯄꯤ|birth_name=Bimbabati<br>(ꯕꯤꯝꯕꯥꯕꯇꯤ)|birth_place=[[Medieval Manipur|Medieval Manipur kingdom]]|spouse=Lord [[Krishna]] (in deep devotional and spiritual sense)|house=[[Ningthouja dynasty]]|religion=[[Manipuri Vaishnavism]]|occupation=Princess of [[Medieval Manipur|Manipur Kingdom]]|father=[[Ching-Thang Khomba|Bhagyachandra Jai Singh]]}}
{{Infobox royalty|name=Shija Laioibi<br>ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ|title=Shija Lailotpi<br>ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯣꯠꯄꯤ|birth_name=Bimbabati<br>(ꯕꯤꯝꯕꯥꯕꯇꯤ)|birth_place=[[Medieval Manipur|Medieval Manipur kingdom]]|spouse=Lord [[Krishna]] (in deep devotional and spiritual sense)|house=[[Ningthouja dynasty]]|religion=[[Manipuri Vaishnavism]]|occupation=Princess of [[Medieval Manipur|Manipur Kingdom]]|father=[[Ching-Thang Khomba|Bhagyachandra Jai Singh]]}}
'''Shija Laioibi''' ({{lang-mni|ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ}}; {{lang-bn|শিজ লাইওইবী}}) or '''Sija Laioibi''' ({{lang-mni|ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯏꯑꯣꯏꯕꯤ}}; {{lang-bn|সিজ লাইওইবী}})(literally, ''"a princess who became a goddess"''<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGpdOlgLrwAhUK_3MBHWajBZY4ChDoATAAegQICRAD</ref> or ''"a princess who looks after a God"''<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=-tv9WOAVh5AC&pg=PA192&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwA3oECAMQAw#v=onepage&q=sija%20laioibi&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=lDFy8Q9d0J0C&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwAnoECAQQAw</ref>), also known as '''Shija Lailotpi''' ({{lang-mni|ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯣꯠꯄꯤ}}; {{lang-bn|শিজ লাইলোৎপী}})<ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.The_Questions_of_Potloi_of_Jagoi_Rasa_and_Kanglei_Puya_By_Wangkhemcha_Chingtamlen</ref> or '''Bimbabati''' ({{lang-mni|ꯕꯤꯝꯕꯥꯕꯇꯤ}}; {{lang-bn|বিম্বাবটী}}<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ikluAAAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBXoECAYQAw</ref>), is the princess of [[Ningthouja dynasty]] of [[Medieval Manipur]] kingdom. She is the daughter of King [[Rajarshi Bhagyachandra]] of [[Medieval Manipur]] kingdom.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=6XBDAAAAYAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBHoECAEQAw</ref> She is said to be the dancer of the [[Manipuri dance|Manipuri Rasa Leela dance]] in the premise of the [[Shri Govindaji Temple]], notably by wearing the [[Potloi (costume)|potloi]] (ornamental cylindrical skirt), for the first time in the [[history of Manipur]] and [[Manipuri ethnicity]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=C3pzGEsdjpQC&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGpdOlgLrwAhUK_3MBHWajBZY4ChDoATAGegQICBAD</ref><ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.The_Questions_of_Potloi_of_Jagoi_Rasa_and_Kanglei_Puya_By_Wangkhemcha_Chingtamlen</ref>  
'''Shija Laioibi''' ({{lang-mni|ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ}}; {{lang-bn|শিজ লাইওইবী}}) or '''Sija Laioibi''' ({{lang-mni|ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯏꯑꯣꯏꯕꯤ}}; {{lang-bn|সিজ লাইওইবী}})(literally, ''"a princess who became a goddess"''<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGpdOlgLrwAhUK_3MBHWajBZY4ChDoATAAegQICRAD</ref> or ''"a princess who looks after a God"''<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=-tv9WOAVh5AC&pg=PA192&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwA3oECAMQAw#v=onepage&q=sija%20laioibi&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=lDFy8Q9d0J0C&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwAnoECAQQAw</ref>), also known as '''Shija Lailotpi''' ({{lang-mni|ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯣꯠꯄꯤ}}; {{lang-bn|শিজ লাইলোৎপী}})<ref name="e-pao.net">http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.The_Questions_of_Potloi_of_Jagoi_Rasa_and_Kanglei_Puya_By_Wangkhemcha_Chingtamlen</ref> or '''Bimbabati''' ({{lang-mni|ꯕꯤꯝꯕꯥꯕꯇꯤ}}; {{lang-bn|বিম্বাবটী}}<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ikluAAAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBXoECAYQAw</ref>), is the princess of [[Ningthouja dynasty]] of [[Medieval Manipur]] kingdom. She is the daughter of King [[Rajarshi Bhagyachandra]] of [[Medieval Manipur]] kingdom.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=6XBDAAAAYAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBHoECAEQAw</ref> She is said to be the dancer of the [[Manipuri dance|Manipuri Rasa Leela dance]] in the premise of the [[Shri Govindaji Temple]], notably by wearing the [[Potloi (costume)|potloi]] (ornamental cylindrical skirt), for the first time in the [[history of Manipur]] and [[Manipuri ethnicity]].<ref name="e-pao.net"/><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=C3pzGEsdjpQC&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGpdOlgLrwAhUK_3MBHWajBZY4ChDoATAGegQICBAD</ref>


She remained to be a spinster for her whole life, dedicating herself as the spiritual [[wife|consort]] (or "female devotee") of Hindu God [[Krishna]]<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&dq=sija+laioibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=sija+laioibi+Krishna</ref>, for which she earned the title "Mirabai of the Hindu Manipuris".<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=cN9jAAAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBnoECAkQAw</ref> She is one of the popular historical figures in the [[Manipuri Vaishnavism]], a branch of Eastern [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] section of [[Hinduism]]. Later, she ended her life in Nabadwip, the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya, in mainland [[India]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&dq=sija+laioibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=sija+laioibi+Nabadwip</ref> She is a cousin sister of [[Shija Phongdalokpi]] (later known as [[Kuranganayani]] after marrying to the King of Ahom), the chief Queen of King Swargadeo Rajeshwar Singha (Suremphaa) of [[Assam|Ahom kingdom]] and the daughter of King Gaurishyam of [[Manipur Kingdom]]. Both are popular historical figures, so, their are often confusing.
She remained to be a spinster for her whole life, dedicating herself as the spiritual [[wife|consort]] (or "female devotee") of Hindu God [[Krishna]],<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&dq=sija+laioibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=sija+laioibi+Krishna</ref> for which she earned the title "Mirabai of the Hindu Manipuris".<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=cN9jAAAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBnoECAkQAw</ref> She is one of the popular historical figures in the [[Manipuri Vaishnavism]], a branch of Eastern [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] section of [[Hinduism]]. Later, she ended her life in Nabadwip, the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya, in mainland [[India]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&dq=sija+laioibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=sija+laioibi+Nabadwip</ref> She is a cousin sister of [[Shija Phongdalokpi]] (later known as [[Kuranganayani]] after marrying to the King of Ahom), the chief Queen of King Swargadeo Rajeshwar Singha (Suremphaa) of [[Assam|Ahom kingdom]] and the daughter of King Gaurishyam of [[Manipur Kingdom]]. Both are popular historical figures, so, their are often confusing.


The tradition of Rasa Lila in [[Manipur Kingdom]] is attributed to [[Ching-Thang Khomba]]. The first ''[[Manipuri dance|Manipur Maha Rasleela]]'' was performed in 1777.<ref name="IIT" /><ref name="m20">{{cite web|url=http://manipuri.20m.com/#ras|title=Manipuri Dance: Both Ritualistic and Recreational|accessdate=11 November 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317042756/http://manipuri.20m.com/#ras|archivedate=17 March 2014}}</ref>  
The tradition of Rasa Lila in [[Manipur Kingdom]] is attributed to [[Ching-Thang Khomba]]. The first ''[[Manipuri dance|Manipur Maha Rasleela]]'' was performed in 1777.<ref name="IIT" /><ref name="m20">{{cite web|url=http://manipuri.20m.com/#ras|title=Manipuri Dance: Both Ritualistic and Recreational|accessdate=11 November 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317042756/http://manipuri.20m.com/#ras|archivedate=17 March 2014}}</ref>  
It was princess Shija Lailoibi, who first took the role of goddess [[Radha]] in the [[Manipuri dance]]. Under the influence of [[Bengali people|Bengali missionaries]], he also started the tradition of [[kirtan|Sankirtan]] in Manipur.<ref name="nar">{{cite web|url=http://www.narthaki.com/info/snipdec3.html|title=Information - Snippets - narthaki.com|accessdate=11 November 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011065057/http://www.narthaki.com/info/snipdec3.html|archivedate=11 October 2008}}</ref>
It was princess Shija Lailoibi, who first took the role of goddess [[Radha]] in the [[Manipuri dance]]. Under the influence of [[Bengali people|Bengali missionaries]], he also started the tradition of [[kirtan|Sankirtan]] in Manipur.<ref name="nar">{{cite web|url=http://www.narthaki.com/info/snipdec3.html|title=Information - Snippets - narthaki.com|accessdate=11 November 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011065057/http://www.narthaki.com/info/snipdec3.html|archivedate=11 October 2008}}</ref>


Her identity is popularly associated with [[Potloi (costume)|potloi]], the [[Meitei culture|Meitei Manipuri traditional]] cylindrical skirt made up of thick fabric that is ornamented with sequins and mirrors.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=EC_aAAAAMAAJ&q=potloi&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwBnoECAYQAw</ref> It is usually used by the [[Meitei Hindu]] brides in [[Meitei wedding]] and the dancers in the [[Manipuri dance|Manipuri Rasa Leela dance]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=3HCbDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA178&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwAnoECAQQAw#v=onepage&q=potloi&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=8s7kAAAAMAAJ&q=potloi&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwBXoECAUQAw</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&pg=PA800&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwCXoECAcQAw#v=onepage&q=potloi&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=wLzDLsEYZGQC&pg=PA64&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy5PfOrbDwAhWSzTgGHaN6A3gQ6AEwA3oECAEQAw#v=onepage&q=potloi&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=BwIwAQAAMAAJ&q=potloi&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy5PfOrbDwAhWSzTgGHaN6A3gQ6AEwAHoECAAQAw</ref> Notably, it is not used by the brides in traditional ([[Sanamahist]]) Meitei wedding.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=8s7kAAAAMAAJ&q=potloi&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwBXoECAUQAw</ref>
Her identity is popularly associated with [[Potloi (costume)|potloi]], the [[Meitei culture|Meitei Manipuri traditional]] cylindrical skirt made up of thick fabric that is ornamented with sequins and mirrors.<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=EC_aAAAAMAAJ&q=potloi&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwBnoECAYQAw</ref> It is usually used by the [[Meitei Hindu]] brides in [[Meitei wedding]] and the dancers in the [[Manipuri dance|Manipuri Rasa Leela dance]].<ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=3HCbDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA178&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwAnoECAQQAw#v=onepage&q=potloi&f=false</ref><ref name="books.google.co.in">https://books.google.co.in/books?id=8s7kAAAAMAAJ&q=potloi&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwBXoECAUQAw</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&pg=PA800&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwCXoECAcQAw#v=onepage&q=potloi&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=wLzDLsEYZGQC&pg=PA64&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy5PfOrbDwAhWSzTgGHaN6A3gQ6AEwA3oECAEQAw#v=onepage&q=potloi&f=false</ref><ref>https://books.google.co.in/books?id=BwIwAQAAMAAJ&q=potloi&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjy5PfOrbDwAhWSzTgGHaN6A3gQ6AEwAHoECAAQAw</ref> Notably, it is not used by the brides in traditional ([[Sanamahist]]) Meitei wedding.<ref name="books.google.co.in"/>


Interestingly, [[Radha]] and [[:en:Chandrabali|Chandrabali]] wear green potloi and red blouse whereas the [[:en:Gopi|Gopis]] wear red potloi and green blouse in the [[Manipuri dance]].
Interestingly, [[Radha]] and [[:en:Chandrabali|Chandrabali]] wear green potloi and red blouse whereas the [[:en:Gopi|Gopis]] wear red potloi and green blouse in the [[Manipuri dance]].
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Shija Laioibi
ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ
Shija Lailotpi
ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯣꯠꯄꯤ
BornBimbabati
(ꯕꯤꯝꯕꯥꯕꯇꯤ)
Medieval Manipur kingdom
SpouseLord Krishna (in deep devotional and spiritual sense)
HouseNingthouja dynasty
FatherBhagyachandra Jai Singh
ReligionManipuri Vaishnavism
OccupationPrincess of Manipur Kingdom

Shija Laioibi (Meitei: ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ; Bengali: শিজ লাইওইবী) or Sija Laioibi (Meitei: ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯏꯑꯣꯏꯕꯤ; Bengali: সিজ লাইওইবী)(literally, "a princess who became a goddess"[1] or "a princess who looks after a God"[2][3]), also known as Shija Lailotpi (Meitei: ꯁꯤꯖ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯣꯠꯄꯤ; Bengali: শিজ লাইলোৎপী)[4] or Bimbabati (Meitei: ꯕꯤꯝꯕꯥꯕꯇꯤ; Bengali: বিম্বাবটী[5]), is the princess of Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Manipur kingdom. She is the daughter of King Rajarshi Bhagyachandra of Medieval Manipur kingdom.[6] She is said to be the dancer of the Manipuri Rasa Leela dance in the premise of the Shri Govindaji Temple, notably by wearing the potloi (ornamental cylindrical skirt), for the first time in the history of Manipur and Manipuri ethnicity.[4][7]

She remained to be a spinster for her whole life, dedicating herself as the spiritual consort (or "female devotee") of Hindu God Krishna,[8] for which she earned the title "Mirabai of the Hindu Manipuris".[9] She is one of the popular historical figures in the Manipuri Vaishnavism, a branch of Eastern Vaishnava section of Hinduism. Later, she ended her life in Nabadwip, the birthplace of Lord Chaitanya, in mainland India.[10] She is a cousin sister of Shija Phongdalokpi (later known as Kuranganayani after marrying to the King of Ahom), the chief Queen of King Swargadeo Rajeshwar Singha (Suremphaa) of Ahom kingdom and the daughter of King Gaurishyam of Manipur Kingdom. Both are popular historical figures, so, their are often confusing.

The tradition of Rasa Lila in Manipur Kingdom is attributed to Ching-Thang Khomba. The first Manipur Maha Rasleela was performed in 1777.[11][12] It was princess Shija Lailoibi, who first took the role of goddess Radha in the Manipuri dance. Under the influence of Bengali missionaries, he also started the tradition of Sankirtan in Manipur.[13]

Her identity is popularly associated with potloi, the Meitei Manipuri traditional cylindrical skirt made up of thick fabric that is ornamented with sequins and mirrors.[14] It is usually used by the Meitei Hindu brides in Meitei wedding and the dancers in the Manipuri Rasa Leela dance.[15][16][17][18][19] Notably, it is not used by the brides in traditional (Sanamahist) Meitei wedding.[16]

Interestingly, Radha and Chandrabali wear green potloi and red blouse whereas the Gopis wear red potloi and green blouse in the Manipuri dance.

References[edit]

  1. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGpdOlgLrwAhUK_3MBHWajBZY4ChDoATAAegQICRAD
  2. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=-tv9WOAVh5AC&pg=PA192&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwA3oECAMQAw#v=onepage&q=sija%20laioibi&f=false
  3. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=lDFy8Q9d0J0C&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwAnoECAQQAw
  4. 4.0 4.1 http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.The_Questions_of_Potloi_of_Jagoi_Rasa_and_Kanglei_Puya_By_Wangkhemcha_Chingtamlen
  5. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=ikluAAAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBXoECAYQAw
  6. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=6XBDAAAAYAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBHoECAEQAw
  7. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=C3pzGEsdjpQC&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGpdOlgLrwAhUK_3MBHWajBZY4ChDoATAGegQICBAD
  8. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&dq=sija+laioibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=sija+laioibi+Krishna
  9. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=cN9jAAAAMAAJ&q=sija+laioibi&dq=sija+laioibi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipp9nY_7nwAhWv8XMBHa2jAVoQ6AEwBnoECAkQAw
  10. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=75IMAQAAMAAJ&dq=sija+laioibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=sija+laioibi+Nabadwip
  11. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named IIT
  12. "Manipuri Dance: Both Ritualistic and Recreational". Archived from the original on 17 March 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  13. "Information - Snippets - narthaki.com". Archived from the original on 11 October 2008. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
  14. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=EC_aAAAAMAAJ&q=potloi&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwBnoECAYQAw
  15. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=3HCbDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA178&dq=potloi&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj4gKzaybHwAhWYgtgFHTRiBJYQ6AEwAnoECAQQAw#v=onepage&q=potloi&f=false
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