Meitei Manipuri deities
Meitei Manipuri deities are the deities affiliated with Manipuri mythology and Manipuri religion of the Meitei Manipuri people of Manipur. There are three main Meitei gods (Atingkok, Asheeba and Apanba) and two main Meitei goddesses (Leimarel Sidabi and Emoinu), while others are related gods and goddesses.
Gods
| Deities | Description |
|---|---|
| Atingkok Maru Sidaba aka Atiya Guru Sidaba | He is the Creator of Universe.[1] |
| Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba | Dragon serpent God and ruler of ancient Moirang |
| Emoinu | Goddess of wealth[2] |
| Irai Leima | Goddess of water |
| Koubru | God of wind and strength and guardian of North West direction[3] |
| Kounu | Consort of Koubru and Guardian of North |
| Lainingthou Sanamahi | Supreme God, Destroyer of Universe.[4][5] |
| Leimarel Sidabi | Mother earth goddess[6] |
| Marjing | God of polo, war, horse and sports[7] |
| Ngāreima | Goddess of fish, dwells in underwater world. |
| Nongpok Ningthou | Deity of divine energy and Supreme Being |
| Nongshaba | Lion God and deity of protection |
| Nongthang Leima | Goddess of seduction and charm, often associated with lightning and thunder. She's created from the dazzling eyes of Soraren, to seduce Harāba, not to create further chaos during the creation of the universe. |
| Pakhangba | Protector of Universe, great Dragon Lord.[8] |
| Panthoibi | Goddess of war, love and wisdom |
| Phouoibi | Goddess of bounty, paddy, food and harvest. |
| Pisatao | God of creation,skills,architecture and handicrafts |
| Thangjing | Guardian of the South East direction[9] |
| Thongalel | God of death |
| Thumleima | Goddess of salt, who dwells in salt brines, daughter of Soraren |
| Wangbren | God of underwater world[10] |
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External links
- "Meiteis celebrate Emoinu". www.telegraphindia.com.
References
- "The Manipuri Lais". manipuri.itgo.com.
- https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/meiteis-celebrate-emoinu/cid/1627030
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#koubru
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#sanamahi
- "How the name Sanamahi came into existence". www.e-pao.net.
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#marjing
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#pakhangba
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#thangjing
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#wangbaren
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