Maibi

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A Maibi or an Amaibi is a female priestess or a nun who uphold the sacred rites and rituals of Sanamahism (Meitei religion).^[1]^[2] Their lives and duties encompass a wide range of activities to the spiritual life of the Meitei ethnicity. They play significant role in the Lai Haraoba festival to please the Umang Lais and the Lam Lais.^[3]^[4] Maibism or Maibi culture is a dominant feature in Sanamahism.^[5] The male counterpart of a Maibi is a Maiba.

A motif of a Maibi, included in the tableau of Manipur state, shown in New Delhi

A motif of a Maibi, included in the tableau of Manipur state, shown in New Delhi on the Republic Day

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[3] ttps://books.google.co.in/books?id=fCmz4B8I62QC&dq=maibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=maibi+Lai+Haraoba

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[5] ttps://books.google.co.in/books?id=hYrYfD_xZsoC&dq=maibi&focus=searchwithinvolume&q=maibism+culture+dominant+sanamahism

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