Imoinu (Emoinu) (Meitei: ꯏꯃꯣꯢꯅꯨ, ꯏꯃꯣꯏꯅꯨ) is a goddess in Meitei religion (Sanamahism). She is associated with household, hearth fire, wealth and prosperity.[1][2] She is regarded as one of the incarnations of goddess Leimarel Sidabi.[3]
| Imoinu | |
|---|---|
Goddess of household, hearth fire, wealth and prosperity | |
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| Other names | Imoinu Ahongbi, Emoinu Ahongbi |
| Meitei | ꯏꯃꯣꯢꯅꯨ, ꯏꯃꯣꯏꯅꯨ |
| Venerated in | Sanamahi Kachin |
| Affiliation | Meitei religion |
| Abode | Kitchen |
| Symbol | Rice pot |
| Texts | Puya |
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Imoinu Iratpa (Emoinu Eratpa) |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Hestia |
| Roman equivalent | Vestia |
| Hinduism equivalent | Lakshmi |
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