Kounu
"Kounu" is a Meitei goddess and one of the Meitei Guardians of the Directions. She is the consort of Lord Koubru, and they are regarded as the deities of "Khullakpa" in Manipur.[1]
| Kounu | |
|---|---|
Guardian deity of the North direction | |
| Member of Meitei Guardians of the Directions and Meitei deities | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism, Meitei mythology and Umang Lais |
| Abode | Mount Koubru |
| Texts | PuYas |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Personal information | |
| Consort | Koubru |
| Children | Loyalakpa |
According to legend, she married Koubru and both ruled Kangleipak for a very long time after Ningthou Puthiba.[2]
She dwells in the snows of the far north and she is also known as Kongthem.[3][4]
Pantheon
In a village Senjan Chirang in Manipur, there's a pantheon of the goddess as "Ebendhou Kounu Lairembi Lai Haraofam".[5]
References
- ↑ Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (July 20, 2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Mittal Publications. ISBN 9788170998495 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Tensuba, Keerti Chand (July 20, 1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 9788121003087 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (July 20, 1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 9788125904168 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (July 20, 1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 9788125904168 – via Google Books.
- ↑ https://www.justdial.com/Imphal/Ibendhou-Kounu-Lairembi-Lai-Haraofam-Senjam-Chirang/9999P3852-3852-180529200253-X6P6_BZDET
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