Henjunaha-Lairoulembi

Henjunaha-Lairoulembi or Henjunaha is a legendary epic love saga of Henjunaha and Lairoulembi, of Moirang Shayon legends, and the second incarnation of the Lord Nongpok Ningthou and his divine Lady Panthoibi in erstwhile ancient kingdom of Moirang.

Henjunaha Lairoulembi
CountryIndia
LanguageManipuri language
SubjectManipuri mythology
The story is based on the second incarnation of Moirang Shayon

The saga accounts for the love between Henjunaha, a hero in Manipuri mythology and Lairoulembi, an innocent lady, who were in love affair with each other. However, fate predicts their departure with the murder of Henjunaha by the evils and suicide of Lairoulembi after the knowledge of her beloved's death.[1] [2] [3]

  • In 2015, four books based on folktales from Manipur, including one of Henjunaha, were published in Imphal.[4]
  • In 2017, at Lamboikhongnangkhong, Imphal, a show Henjunaha was shown, which drew great public responses.[5][6]
  • The book Henjunaha Lairoulembi, was published in Hindi Sahitya Parishad, Imphal.[7]

See also
  • Sandrembi Chaisra
  • Lai Khutshangbi

References
  1. "Henjunaha Part 1 Folktale By James Oinam". e-pao.net.
  2. "Henjunaha Part 2 Folktale By James Oinam". e-pao.net.
  3. "Henjunaha Part 3 Folktale By James Oinam". e-pao.net.
  4. "Four folktale books based on traditional Manipuri folk tales released on 23 December 2015". www.e-pao.net.
  5. "Folk Play Henjunaha thrills audiences : 20th apr17 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
  6. "'Henjunaha' folk play premiered : 19th apr17 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.
  7. "Book on Henjunaha – Manipur News".
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