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{{Short description|Goddess in Meitei mythology and religion}} | |||
{{Distinguish|Nongthang Leima}} | {{Distinguish|Nongthang Leima}} | ||
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{{Infobox deity | {{Infobox deity | ||
| type = Meitei | | type = Meitei | ||
| name = Nungthel Leima | | name = Nungthel Leima | ||
| deity_of = | | deity_of = first villager | ||
| member_of = [[Lairembi]]s | | member_of = [[Lairembi]]s | ||
| image = | | image = | ||
| alt = | | alt = <!-- for alternate text of the title image per [[WP:ALT]] --> | ||
| caption = | | caption = | ||
| other_names = | | other_names = | ||
* Thoudu Nungthel Leima | * Thoudu Nungthel Leima | ||
* Erok Leima Taibang Ngambi | |||
* Erok Leima Taibang Ngambi | * Taibang Nganbi | ||
* Taibang Nganbi | |||
| hiro = | | hiro = | ||
| Old_Norse = | | Old_Norse = | ||
| script_name = | | script_name = | ||
| script = | | script = | ||
| affiliation = [[Meitei mythology]] ([[Manipuri mythology]]) and | | affiliation = [[Meitei mythology]] ([[Manipuri mythology]]) and Meitei religion ([[Sanamahism]]) | ||
| cult_center = | | cult_center = <!-- or | cult_centre = --> | ||
| abode = | | abode = <!-- or | abodes = --> | ||
| planet = | | planet = <!-- or | world = --> | ||
| weapon = | | weapon = <!-- or | weapons = --> | ||
| battles = | | battles = | ||
| artifacts = | | artifacts = <!-- or | artefacts = --> | ||
| animals = | | animals = | ||
| symbol = | | symbol = <!-- or | symbols = --> | ||
| adherents = | | adherents = | ||
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| tree = | | tree = | ||
| day = | | day = | ||
| color = | | color = <!-- or | colour = --> | ||
| number = | | number = | ||
| consort = [[Loyalakpa]] | | consort = [[Loyalakpa]] | ||
| father = [[Koubru]] (foster) | | father = [[Koubru]] (foster) | ||
| mother = [[Kounu]] (foster) | | mother = [[Kounu]] (foster) | ||
| siblings = | | siblings = | ||
| offspring = | | offspring = <!-- or | children = --> | ||
| predecessor = | | predecessor = | ||
| successor = | | successor = | ||
| army = | | army = | ||
| mount = | | mount = | ||
| texts = [[ | | texts = [[Puya (Meitei texts)|Puya]]s | ||
| gender = Female | | gender = Female | ||
| Greek_equivalent = | | Greek_equivalent = | ||
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| equivalent2_type = | | equivalent2_type = | ||
| equivalent2 = | | equivalent2 = | ||
| region = [[ | | region = [[Manipur]]) | ||
| ethnic_group = [[Meitei | | ethnic_group = [[Meitei people|Meitei]] | ||
| festivals = [[Lai Haraoba]] | | festivals = [[Lai Haraoba]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Nungthel Leima''' is a goddess in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[ | {{Meitei mythology}} | ||
{{Sanamahism}} | |||
'''Nungthel Leima''' is a goddess in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Sanamahism|religion]]. She is an adopted daughter of the God [[Koubru]] and Goddess [[Kounu]].<ref name=":1">Session, North East India History Association (1995). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association. p. 96.</ref> She is a wife of the God [[Loyalakpa]].<ref>Session, North East India History Association (1982). Proceedings of the North East India History Association. The Association.</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tIBymmBWqgsC&dq=thoudu+nungthel+leima&pg=PA55|title=The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai|last=Devi|first=Lairenlakpam Bino|date=2002|publisher=Mittal Publications|isbn=978-81-7099-849-5|pages=55|language=en}}</ref> She is regarded as the deity of the Khunjahanba.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tIBymmBWqgsC&dq=thoudu+nungthel+leima&pg=PA54|title=The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai|last=Devi|first=Lairenlakpam Bino|date=2002|publisher=Mittal Publications|isbn=978-81-7099-849-5|pages=54|language=en}}</ref> She is one of the incarnations of [[Leimarel Sidabi]]. | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The name Thoudu Nungthel Leima {{Manipuri|ꯊꯧꯗꯨ ꯅꯨꯡꯊꯦꯜ ꯂꯩ|ipa=/tʰəu.du núŋ.tʰel lə́i.ma/}}) or Thoudu Nungthen Leima {{Manipuri|ꯊꯧꯗꯨ ꯅꯨꯡꯊꯦꯟ ꯂꯩꯃ|ipa=/tʰəu.du núŋ.tʰen lə́i.ma/|label=no}} is described as the deity of the first citizen {{Manipuri|ꯈꯨꯟꯖꯥ ꯑꯍꯥꯟꯕ|lit=first villager|la=Khunjahanba|}}.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
The Goddess [[Leimarel Sidabi]] incarnated herself as a little girl and laid herself on a stone slab in the riverbed. On the same day, God Koubru and Goddess Kounu were walking nearby. Koubru got very thirsty, so he went down the riverside to drink water. He found the girl on the river bed. Koubru shouted three times asking if there was anyone for the baby girl. Since no one responded, Koubru and Kounu took the girl to their divine home.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.466636/page/n43/mode/2up|title=Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul|last=Neelabi|first=sairem|date=2006|pages=43|language=mni}}</ref> The girl was adopted as their own daughter. She was given three names. She was called ''Ipok Leima'' because she was found in the stream. She was also named ''Thoudu Nungthel Leima'' because she was found lying on a stone slab. And, her final name was ''Taipang Nganpi'' because she was beautiful as well as bright.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.466636/page/n44/mode/2up|title=Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul|last=Neelabi|first=sairem|date=2006|pages=44|language=mni}}</ref> | |||
Goddess [[Leimarel Sidabi]] incarnated herself as a little girl and laid herself on a stone slab in the riverbed. On the | |||
=== Husband and suitor === | === Husband and suitor === | ||
Nungthel Leima is married to God [[Loyalakpa]]. However, she was once admired by God [[Khoriphaba]]. Once Khoriphaba was offered a chance by God | Nungthel Leima is married to God [[Loyalakpa]]. However, she was once admired by God [[Khoriphaba]]. Once Khoriphaba was offered a chance by God Koubru to choose any lady of his own desire from the latter's place. Unfortunately, Goddess Nungthel Leima was chosen by Khoriphaba. But since Nungthel Leima was already married, God Koubru could not give Khoriphaba the chosen lady. Koubru did not want to take back his own words. So, he asked Khoriphaba to choose a lady once again but he should do it blindfolded. Blindfolded Khoiriphaba tried to choose but could not get Goddess Nungthel Leima. This event is enacted by the [[maibi]]s in the [[Lai Haraoba]] festival till present times.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sevensistersmusic.com/?p=17|title=Maibi's, Kanglei Thokpa / Lai Nupi Thiba. Trance Dance of Lai Haroaba.|website=sevensistersmusic.com}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> | ||
== Festival == | == Festival == | ||
The sacred [[Lai Haraoba]] festival is annually celebrated in honor of goddess Thoudu Nungthel Leima, besides other deities. | The sacred [[Lai Haraoba]] festival is annually celebrated in honor of goddess Thoudu Nungthel Leima, besides other deities.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== | == Cults and pantheons == | ||
'' | On 19 January 2018, a newly constructed temple of Ema Nungthel Leima was inaugurated at ''Top Siphai'' by [[Oinam Lukhoi Singh|Oinam Lukhoi]], the then MLA of [[Wangoi (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Wangoi Assembly Constituency]]. During the inaugural event, Oinam Lukhoi announced on the proposals to [[Government of Manipur|Manipur State Government]] to re-develop the existing sacred temples in the Wangoi AC, including other temples of goddess Nungthel Leima.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MLA Lukhoi bats for renovation of religious sites : 20 Jan 2018 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=27..200118.jan18|access-date=|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | ||
== | == In popular culture == | ||
''Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba'' is a book written by Naoroibam Khamba. It was released on 17 January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' released 18 Jan 2021 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=8..180121.jan21|access-date=|website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' to be released|url=https://www.thesangaiexpress.com/Encyc/2021/1/14/IMPHAL-Jan-14Patriotic-Writers-Forum-Manipur-informed-today-a-book-titled-Nungthel-Leima-Tollomkhombada-Thajaba-authored-by-Naoroibam-Khamba-will-be-released-at-Marjing-Khubam-Ching-Heingang-on-.html|access-date=|website=www.thesangaiexpress.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' to be released : 15 Jan 2021 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=28..150121.jan21|access-date=|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== Further reading == | |||
* Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). ''Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais''. Inter-India Publications. {{ISBN|9788121003087}} | |||
* Khamba, Naoroibam (2021): ''Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba'' | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{Cite web|title=Discussion on Koubru Chinggoirol Part 1 By Mangangcha Thoudam|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Manipur_and_Religion.Discussion_on_Koubru_Chinggoirol_Part_1_By_Mangangcha_Thoudam|access-date=|website=e-pao.net}} | * {{Cite web|title=Discussion on Koubru Chinggoirol Part 1 By Mangangcha Thoudam|url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Manipur_and_Religion.Discussion_on_Koubru_Chinggoirol_Part_1_By_Mangangcha_Thoudam|access-date=|website=e-pao.net}} | ||
[[Category:Meitei | {{Commons}} | ||
{{Wiktionary|Nungthel Leima}} | |||
{{Sanamahi1}} | |||
[[Category:Meitei goddesses]] | |||
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Template:Sanamahism Nungthel Leima is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion. She is an adopted daughter of the God Koubru and Goddess Kounu.<ref name=":1">Session, North East India History Association (1995). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association. p. 96.</ref> She is a wife of the God Loyalakpa.<ref>Session, North East India History Association (1982). Proceedings of the North East India History Association. The Association.</ref><ref>Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Mittal Publications. p. 55. ISBN 978-81-7099-849-5.</ref> She is regarded as the deity of the Khunjahanba.<ref name=":0">Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Mittal Publications. p. 54. ISBN 978-81-7099-849-5.</ref> She is one of the incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi.
Description
The name Thoudu Nungthel Leima Template:Manipuri) or Thoudu Nungthen Leima Template:Manipuri is described as the deity of the first citizen Template:Manipuri.<ref name=":0" />
The Goddess Leimarel Sidabi incarnated herself as a little girl and laid herself on a stone slab in the riverbed. On the same day, God Koubru and Goddess Kounu were walking nearby. Koubru got very thirsty, so he went down the riverside to drink water. He found the girl on the river bed. Koubru shouted three times asking if there was anyone for the baby girl. Since no one responded, Koubru and Kounu took the girl to their divine home.<ref>Neelabi, sairem (2006). Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). p. 43.</ref> The girl was adopted as their own daughter. She was given three names. She was called Ipok Leima because she was found in the stream. She was also named Thoudu Nungthel Leima because she was found lying on a stone slab. And, her final name was Taipang Nganpi because she was beautiful as well as bright.<ref>Neelabi, sairem (2006). Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). p. 44.</ref>
Husband and suitor
Nungthel Leima is married to God Loyalakpa. However, she was once admired by God Khoriphaba. Once Khoriphaba was offered a chance by God Koubru to choose any lady of his own desire from the latter's place. Unfortunately, Goddess Nungthel Leima was chosen by Khoriphaba. But since Nungthel Leima was already married, God Koubru could not give Khoriphaba the chosen lady. Koubru did not want to take back his own words. So, he asked Khoriphaba to choose a lady once again but he should do it blindfolded. Blindfolded Khoiriphaba tried to choose but could not get Goddess Nungthel Leima. This event is enacted by the maibis in the Lai Haraoba festival till present times.<ref>"Maibi's, Kanglei Thokpa / Lai Nupi Thiba. Trance Dance of Lai Haroaba". sevensistersmusic.com.</ref><ref name=":1" />
Festival
The sacred Lai Haraoba festival is annually celebrated in honor of goddess Thoudu Nungthel Leima, besides other deities.<ref name=":0" />
Cults and pantheons
On 19 January 2018, a newly constructed temple of Ema Nungthel Leima was inaugurated at Top Siphai by Oinam Lukhoi, the then MLA of Wangoi Assembly Constituency. During the inaugural event, Oinam Lukhoi announced on the proposals to Manipur State Government to re-develop the existing sacred temples in the Wangoi AC, including other temples of goddess Nungthel Leima.<ref>"MLA Lukhoi bats for renovation of religious sites : 20 Jan 2018 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.</ref>
In popular culture
Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba is a book written by Naoroibam Khamba. It was released on 17 January 2021.<ref>"'Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' released 18 Jan 2021 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.</ref><ref>"'Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' to be released". www.thesangaiexpress.com.</ref><ref>"'Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' to be released : 15 Jan 2021 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.</ref>
References
Further reading
- Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 9788121003087
- Khamba, Naoroibam (2021): Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba
External links