Wangbren
In Sanamahism, Iputhou Khana Chaopa Wang Pulel or Wangbren (Meitei: ꯏꯕꯨꯙꯧ ꯋꯥꯡꯕ꯭ꯔꯦꯟ, Bengali: ইবুধৌ ৱাংবৃেন) is a Manipuri God of water, storm, disaster, sickness, death and rainfall.[1] Besides, he is one of the directional deities in Manipuri mythology, guarding the southeastern direction. He is the consort of Goddess Sangnu Lembi (ꯁꯪꯅꯨ ꯂꯦꯝꯕꯤ).[2][3][4][5]
| Iputhou Khana Chaopa Wang Pulel Wangbren ꯏꯕꯨꯙꯧ ꯋꯥꯡꯕ꯭ꯔꯦꯟ | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Sanamahism and Manipuri mythology, Laibungthou and Umang Lai |
| Abode | river, lake, pond, waterfall, stream, brook, sea, ocean |
| Planet | Earth |
| Weapon | polo stick |
| Symbol | Water |
| Mount | Black tiger or Manipuri pony |
| Texts | Umang Lai Khunthok Puya |
| Gender | male |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Consort | Sangnulembi |
| Greek equivalent | Poseidon |
| Roman equivalent | Neptune |
| Norse equivalent | Thor |
| Hinduism equivalent | Varuna |
He is the protector and the Guardian of the South East of the Kanglei world.
Description
In legend, God Wangbren is black in complexion and always wears black robes. People died in drowning is believed to be killed by the God. He is described as a God riding on a black tiger.
Ancient texts
In ancient Manipuri religion, Lord Wangbren is given one hundred and eight divine names, describing his attributes in Wangbren Mingkhei.
See also
References
- "The Manipuri Lais". Manipuri.itgo.com. 2004-08-04. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- "Wangbren-Shangnu Legend Testifies Age-Old Hill-Valley Bond • Pothashang". Pothashang.in. 2017-11-06. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- "'Wangbren Khana Chaoba belongs to the public' – Manipur News". Manipur.org. 2019-05-26. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
- "biren: Biren allots Rs 2 crore for tourist resort at Chandel | Imphal News - Times of India". M.timesofindia.com. 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2020-01-15.