Ibudhou Marjing

Ibudhou Marjing is the God of northeast direction in Manipuri mythology. He is the God who invented the game of polo.[1] According to legend, Lord Marjing dwells in the hilltop of Heingang village.[2][3]

Ibudhou Marjing
God of polo and horses
Member of Manipuri Guardians of the Directions
AffiliationUmang Lai, Sanamahism, Manipuri mythology
AbodeHeingang village hilltop
Further information: Manipuri mythology and Manipuri Guardians of the Directions

In the Heingang hilltop, the Meitei people often worship the deity, lighting the candles before the onset of the polo game.[4] Lord Marjing is included in the Manipuri Polo mythology.[5]

References
  1. http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#marjing
  2. https://elle.in/article/manipur-polo-women/
  3. https://www.magzter.com/article/Fashion/Elle-India/Riding-Up-A-Storm
  4. http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.News_Links.News_Links_2019.Manipur_female_polo_players_are_riding_up_a_storm_20190323
  5. https://www.lapolo.in/blog/manipuri-mythology-polo/
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