| Market goddesses |
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| Other names | Keithen Kabi Lairembising |
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| Affiliation | Sanamahism |
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| Abode | marketplaces |
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| Texts | Khamnung Engal Leishaba Puya |
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| Gender | Female |
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| Region | Manipur |
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| Ethnic group | Meitei |
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Market goddesses or merchant goddesses (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) are the goddesses known for keeping different market shops in Meitei mythology and religion Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur.[1][2][3] Different sources have different answers to how many shopkeeping goddesses there are. They are Cheng Leima, Chinga Leima, Heipok Leima, Hei Leima, Laa Leima, Phu Leima, Pishum Leima, Thangching Leima, Waisheng Leima, Waithou Leima and Waal Leima.[1][2][3][4]
| Name
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Selling items
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| Cheng Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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rice[1][2][3]
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| Chinga Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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cereals, legumes, vegetables[1][2][3][4]
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| Chinga Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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iron tools, daggers, knives, scissors, ladles, tongs[1][2][3]
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| Hei Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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fruits and sweets [1][2][3]
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| Laa Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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banana leaves[1][2][3]
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| Phu Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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pots and plates [1][2][3]
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| Pishum Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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clothes for deities, belts, upper body clothing, gold and silver jewellery[1][2][3][4]
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| Thangching Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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taro, herbs, chili peppers, chives[1][2][3]
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| Waisheng Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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salt cakes[1][2][3][4]
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| Waithou Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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edible oils [1][2][3][4]
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| Waal Leima (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.)
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Lady associated with cooking, eating and kitchens[1][2][3]
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- Emoinu, Goddess of wealth and prosperity
- Phouleima, Goddess of agriculture, paddy and rice
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