Enhanced and reorganized content |
CleanupBot (talk | contribs) m Robot: Replacing encoded entity with character |
||
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
| 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 = | ||
| Line 19: | Line 19: | ||
| script = | | script = | ||
| affiliation = [[Meitei mythology]] ([[Manipuri mythology]]) and Meitei religion ([[Sanamahism]]) | | 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 = | ||
| height = | | height = | ||
| Line 32: | Line 32: | ||
| tree = | | tree = | ||
| day = | | day = | ||
| color = | | color = <!-- or | colour = --> | ||
| number = | | number = | ||
| consort = [[Loyalakpa]] | | consort = [[Loyalakpa]] | ||
| Line 38: | Line 38: | ||
| mother = [[Kounu]] (foster) | | mother = [[Kounu]] (foster) | ||
| siblings = | | siblings = | ||
| offspring = | | offspring = <!-- or | children = --> | ||
| predecessor = | | predecessor = | ||
| successor = | | successor = | ||
| Line 62: | Line 62: | ||
{{Meitei mythology}} | {{Meitei mythology}} | ||
{{Sanamahism}} | {{Sanamahism}} | ||
'''Nungthel Leima''' is a goddess in [[Meitei mythology]] and [[Sanamahism|religion]]. She is an adopted daughter of the God [[Koubru]] and Goddess [[Kounu]]. | '''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|}}. | 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. | 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> | ||
=== 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 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. | 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 == | == 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. | 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 == | == In popular culture == | ||
''Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba'' is a book written by Naoroibam Khamba. It was released on 17 January 2021. | ''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 == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:11, 22 March 2026
| Nungthel Leima | |
|---|---|
first villager | |
| Member of Lairembis | |
| Other names |
|
| Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Texts | Puyas |
| Gender | Female |
| Region | Manipur) |
| Ethnic group | Meitei |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | |
| Consort | Loyalakpa |
| Part of a series on |
| Meitei mythology |
|---|
 |
Template:Sanamahism Nungthel Leima is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion. She is an adopted daughter of the God Koubru and Goddess Kounu.[1] She is a wife of the God Loyalakpa.[2][3] She is regarded as the deity of the Khunjahanba.[4] She is one of the incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi.
Description[edit | edit source]
The name Thoudu Nungthel Leima Template:Manipuri) or Thoudu Nungthen Leima Template:Manipuri is described as the deity of the first citizen Template:Manipuri.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6]
Husband and suitor[edit | edit source]
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.[7][1]
Festival[edit | edit source]
The sacred Lai Haraoba festival is annually celebrated in honor of goddess Thoudu Nungthel Leima, besides other deities.[4]
Cults and pantheons[edit | edit source]
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.[8]
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba is a book written by Naoroibam Khamba. It was released on 17 January 2021.[9][10][11]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Session, North East India History Association (1995). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association. p. 96.
- ↑ Session, North East India History Association (1982). Proceedings of the North East India History Association. The Association.
- ↑ Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Mittal Publications. p. 55. ISBN 978-81-7099-849-5.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Mittal Publications. p. 54. ISBN 978-81-7099-849-5.
- ↑ Neelabi, sairem (2006). Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). p. 43.
- ↑ Neelabi, sairem (2006). Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). p. 44.
- ↑ "Maibi's, Kanglei Thokpa / Lai Nupi Thiba. Trance Dance of Lai Haroaba". sevensistersmusic.com.
- ↑ "MLA Lukhoi bats for renovation of religious sites : 20 Jan 2018 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- ↑ "'Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' released 18 Jan 2021 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
- ↑ "'Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' to be released". www.thesangaiexpress.com.
- ↑ "'Nungthel Leima Tollomkhombada Thajaba' to be released : 15 Jan 2021 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
Further reading[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]