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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>
{{Infobox deity
[[File:Ibudhou-khamlangba-laikon.jpg|thumb|center|A shrine dedicated to Khamlangba]]
| type        = Meitei
[[File:Lai Lamthokpa.jpg|thumb|center|A religious festival dedicated to Khamlangba]]
| name        = Khamlangba <br /> ({{lang-omp|Khamlangpa}})
| deity_of    = God of iron, mining, metallurgy, steel manufacturing, hunting and war
| member_of    = [[Lainingthou]]s and [[Lam Lai]]s
| image        = KHAMLANGPA.jpg
| alt          = <!-- for alternate text of the title image per [[WP:ALT]] -->
| caption      = "Khamlangpa", the [[Ancient Meitei language|Ancient Meitei]] ([[Old Manipuri]]) name of God Khamlangba, written in archaic Meetei Mayek abugida
| other_names  = Lai Khamlangpa, Lainingthou Khamlangpa, Khaplangpa, Khaplangba
| hiro        =
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| affiliation  = [[Meitei mythology]] ([[Manipuri mythology]]) and [[Meitei religion]] ([[Sanamahism]])
| cult_center  = [[Kakching]]
| abode        = [[Kakching]]
| planet      = <!-- or | world = -->
| weapon      = <!-- or | weapons = -->
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| artifacts    = [[Iron]] ores and [[steel]]
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| adherents    = [[Meitei people]] (especially [[Naorem]] family and [[Mayanglambam]] family)
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| number      =
| consort      = Huimu Leima
| father      = [[Atingkok|Atiya Sidaba (Atingkok Sidaba)]]
| siblings    =
| offspring    = Amudon (alias Amuton)
| predecessor  =
| successor    =
| army        =
| mount        =
| texts        =
* Khamlangba Khunggumlon
* Khamlangba Thenlon
* [[Kangjeirol]]
| gender      = Male
| Greek_equivalent    = [[Hephaestus]]
| Roman_equivalent    = [[Vulcan (mythology)|Vulcan]]
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| region      = [[Ancient Kangleipak]] ([[Antique Manipur]])
| ethnic_group = [[Meitei ethnicity]]
| festivals    = Kakching Haraoba (one of the 4 types of [[Lai Haraoba]])
}}
{{Meitei deities}}
'''Khamlangba''' ({{lang-mni|ꯈꯝꯂꯥꯡꯕ|kham-laang-ba}}), also spelt as '''Khamlangpa''' ({{lang-omp|ꯈꯝꯂꯥꯡꯄ|kham-laang-pa}}), is a deity in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Meitei religion|religion]] of [[Ancient Kangleipak]] ([[Antique Manipur]]).  He is the God of iron, mining, metallurgy, steel manufacturing, hunting and war.<ref name="Devi">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gxqeDwAAQBAJ&dq=khamlangba&pg=PA34|title=Glimpses of Manipuri Culture|last=Devi|first=Dr Yumlembam Gopi|publisher=Lulu.com|isbn=978-0-359-72919-7|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Lisam 2011">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&dq=Khamlangba+extraction+iron+ores+manufacture+steel+stayed+Khuman+Heiyel+Loubuk+Kheraching+Nganba+Tekcha+Pamba+Sora+Laihat+Thouba+beheaded+Irum+Lai+Tubi+Kokling+Kakching+kullen+wairi+khunou+kameng+Samuroiba+Ningthou+naorem+mayanglambam+peace&pg=PA686|title=Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.)|last=Lisam|first=Khomdan Singh|date=2011|publisher=Gyan Publishing House|isbn=978-81-7835-864-2|language=en}}</ref> His occupation is the extraction of the iron ores and the manufacture of steel.<ref name="Lisam 2011"/> The ''Khamlangba Thenlon'' text mentions about his skills of iron metallurgy and blacksmith in ancient [[Kakching]] kingdom.


==Gallery==
== Description ==
[[File:Plate_10-1_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|thumb|center|Litter with the emblem of Khamlangba]]
God Khamlangba is the miner of [[iron]] ores and the manufacturer of [[steel]]. He is worshipped for peace and prosperity in the kingdom. He is revered for protecting people from diseases and death. He drives away the evil spirits from the state. He belongs to the class of Sylvan Gods ([[Umang Lai]]s).<ref name="Lisam 2011"/>
 
The [[Kangjeirol]] text mentions that God Khamlangba was one of the divine polo players who played the divine polo match of the gods.<ref name="Sanajaoba 1988">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-CzSQKVmveUC&q=Khunggumlon+Tripura+Uripok+Kakching+Books+about+Manipuri%C2%A0Polo%C2%A0Shagol+Kangjei+Kangjeiron+mentions%C2%A0Khamlangba%C2%A0played+role+polo%C2%A0player+Meetei+king+Nongda+Lairen+Pakhangba&pg=PA4|title=Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization|last=Sanajaoba|first=Naorem|date=1988|publisher=Mittal Publications|isbn=978-81-7099-853-2|language=en}}</ref>
 
== Mythology ==
In the creation myth, God Khamlangba was grown out of [[Atingkok|Atiya Sidaba]]. He was a great hunter, warrior and miner. He lived with Goddess Huimu Leima and a son named Amudon was born to them. After this, Khamlangba left [[Ancient Kangleipak]] ([[Antique Manipur]]) for [[Tripura]] ({{lang-mni|Takhel}}) in search of iron ores. When he returned to [[Ancient Kangleipak]] ([[Antique Manipur]]), he settled in [[Kakching]]. The people of [[Kakching]] worshipped Him. Later, "Kakching Haraoba", a new form of [[Lai Haraoba]] was developed.<ref name="Devi"/> This account is evident in the ''Khamlangba Khunggumlon'' text.<ref name="Sanajaoba 1988"/>
 
In another legend, God Khamlangba stayed for some time at a place named "Khuman Heiyel Loubuk". Later, he came to Kheraching. A person named ''Nganba Tekcha Pamba Laihat Thouba'' beheaded ''Irum Lai Tubi Kokling Lengba''. So, the place where God Khamlangba stayed was later known as Kakching Khullen and Kakching Wairi.<ref name="Lisam 2011"/>
 
God Khamlangba participated in the divine polo match played among the gods. The divine polo match took place during the reign of the deified Meetei King [[Nongda Lairen Pakhangba]] as described in the [[Kangjeirol]] text.<ref name="Sanajaoba 1988"/> He was one of the 7 polo players in the northern team. His team was led by God [[Marjing]]. On the other hand, his opponent's team (southern team) was led by God [[Thangjing]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XxovEAAAQBAJ&dq=khamlangba&pg=PT102|title=And That Is Why... Manipuri Myths Retold|last=Roy|first=L. Somi|date=2021-06-21|publisher=Penguin Random House India Private Limited|isbn=978-93-91149-65-9|language=en}}</ref>
 
== Cults and shrines ==
God Khamlangba holds a special position for the Kakching Haraoba. Kakching Haraoba is one of the four types of [[Lai Haraoba]] festival.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=f-TzDwAAQBAJ&q=Khamlangba+for+Kakching+Haraoba.+Various+differences+can+be+noticed+with+regard+to+the+ritual+observances+in+these+four+types+of+Lai+Haraoba.&pg=PT308|title=Himalayan Bridge|last1=Kumar|first1=Niraj|last2=Driem|first2=George van|last3=Stobdan|first3=Phunchok|date=2020-11-18|publisher=Routledge|isbn=978-1-000-21551-9|language=en}}</ref>


[[File:Plate_10-2_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|thumb|center|Maiden dancers at the religious festival of Lai Haraoba dedicated to Khamlangba]]
During the era of King Samuroiba Ningthou, the temple of Khamlangba was built in Kakching Khullen. The [[Naorem]] clan also built a temple of Khamlangba at Kakching Wairi. The temple of Khamlangba in Kakching Khullen was maintained by the [[Mayanglambam]] family while the one at Kakching Wairi was maintained by [[Naorem]] family.<ref name="Lisam 2011"/>


[[File:Plate_11-2_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|thumb|center|Khamlangba's orchestras (with penas) and the married dancers]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Ibudhou-khamlangba-laikon.jpg|A shrine dedicated to Khamlangba
File:Lai Lamthokpa.jpg|A religious festival dedicated to Khamlangba
File:Plate_10-1_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|Litter with the emblem of Khamlangba
File:Plate_10-2_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|Maiden dancers at the religious festival of Lai Haraoba dedicated to Khamlangba
File:Plate_11-2_Folk-Lore,_vol._24.jpg|Khamlangba's orchestras (with penas) and the married dancers
</gallery>


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


==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
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== Bibliography ==
* [https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.465338 Khamlangba Erengba Puwaree Neinarol by Yaima, Lamgdum]
* [https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.465885 Kakching Haraoba by Meitei, Pukhrambam Bharat]
* [https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.465822 Kakching Haraoba Anisuba Saruk by Meitei, Pukhrambam Bharat]
== Other websites ==
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* [https://archive.org/search.php?query=Khamlangba Khamlangba_archive.org]
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Revision as of 20:12, 15 March 2022

Not to be confused with Pisatao.
Khamlangba
(Old Manipuri: Khamlangpa)
God of iron, mining, metallurgy, steel manufacturing, hunting and war
Member of Lainingthous and Lam Lais
"Khamlangpa", the Ancient Meitei (Old Manipuri) name of God Khamlangba, written in archaic Meetei Mayek abugida
Other namesLai Khamlangpa, Lainingthou Khamlangpa, Khaplangpa, Khaplangba
AffiliationMeitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism)
Major cult centerKakching
AbodeKakching
ArtifactsIron ores and steel
AdherentsMeitei people (especially Naorem family and Mayanglambam family)
Texts
  • Khamlangba Khunggumlon
  • Khamlangba Thenlon
  • Kangjeirol
GenderMale
RegionAncient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur)
Ethnic groupMeitei ethnicity
FestivalsKakching Haraoba (one of the 4 types of Lai Haraoba)
Personal information
Parents
ConsortHuimu Leima
OffspringAmudon (alias Amuton)
Greek equivalentHephaestus
Roman equivalentVulcan
Meitei gods and goddesses
series
Heavenly gods and goddesses
Netherworld gods and goddesses

Khamlangba (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯂꯥꯡꯕ, romanized: kham-laang-ba), also spelt as Khamlangpa (Old Manipuri: ꯈꯝꯂꯥꯡꯄ, romanized: kham-laang-pa), is a deity in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is the God of iron, mining, metallurgy, steel manufacturing, hunting and war.[1][2] His occupation is the extraction of the iron ores and the manufacture of steel.[2] The Khamlangba Thenlon text mentions about his skills of iron metallurgy and blacksmith in ancient Kakching kingdom.

Description

God Khamlangba is the miner of iron ores and the manufacturer of steel. He is worshipped for peace and prosperity in the kingdom. He is revered for protecting people from diseases and death. He drives away the evil spirits from the state. He belongs to the class of Sylvan Gods (Umang Lais).[2]

The Kangjeirol text mentions that God Khamlangba was one of the divine polo players who played the divine polo match of the gods.[3]

Mythology

In the creation myth, God Khamlangba was grown out of Atiya Sidaba. He was a great hunter, warrior and miner. He lived with Goddess Huimu Leima and a son named Amudon was born to them. After this, Khamlangba left Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) for Tripura (Meitei: Takhel) in search of iron ores. When he returned to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur), he settled in Kakching. The people of Kakching worshipped Him. Later, "Kakching Haraoba", a new form of Lai Haraoba was developed.[1] This account is evident in the Khamlangba Khunggumlon text.[3]

In another legend, God Khamlangba stayed for some time at a place named "Khuman Heiyel Loubuk". Later, he came to Kheraching. A person named Nganba Tekcha Pamba Laihat Thouba beheaded Irum Lai Tubi Kokling Lengba. So, the place where God Khamlangba stayed was later known as Kakching Khullen and Kakching Wairi.[2]

God Khamlangba participated in the divine polo match played among the gods. The divine polo match took place during the reign of the deified Meetei King Nongda Lairen Pakhangba as described in the Kangjeirol text.[3] He was one of the 7 polo players in the northern team. His team was led by God Marjing. On the other hand, his opponent's team (southern team) was led by God Thangjing.[4]

Cults and shrines

God Khamlangba holds a special position for the Kakching Haraoba. Kakching Haraoba is one of the four types of Lai Haraoba festival.[5]

During the era of King Samuroiba Ningthou, the temple of Khamlangba was built in Kakching Khullen. The Naorem clan also built a temple of Khamlangba at Kakching Wairi. The temple of Khamlangba in Kakching Khullen was maintained by the Mayanglambam family while the one at Kakching Wairi was maintained by Naorem family.[2]

Gallery

  • A shrine dedicated to Khamlangba
    A shrine dedicated to Khamlangba
  • A religious festival dedicated to Khamlangba
    A religious festival dedicated to Khamlangba
  • Litter with the emblem of Khamlangba
    Litter with the emblem of Khamlangba
  • Maiden dancers at the religious festival of Lai Haraoba dedicated to Khamlangba
    Maiden dancers at the religious festival of Lai Haraoba dedicated to Khamlangba
  • Khamlangba's orchestras (with penas) and the married dancers
    Khamlangba's orchestras (with penas) and the married dancers

Related pages

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi. Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Lisam, Khomdan Singh (2011). Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.). Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-864-2.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.
  4. ↑ Roy, L. Somi (2021-06-21). And That Is Why... Manipuri Myths Retold. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. ISBN 978-93-91149-65-9.
  5. ↑ Kumar, Niraj; Driem, George van; Stobdan, Phunchok (2020-11-18). Himalayan Bridge. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-000-21551-9.

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