Kounu

"Kounu" is a Meitei Manuipuri goddess and one of the Manipuri Guardians of the Directions. She is the consort is Lord Koubru, and they are regarded as the deities of "Khullakpa" in Manipur.[1] Legend says that she get married to Koubru and both ruled Kangleipak for a very long time after Ningthou Puthiba.[2]

Kounu
Guardian deity of the North direction
Member of Manipuri Guardians of the Directions
AffiliationSanamahism and Manipuri mythology
AbodeMount Koubru
ConsortKoubru

She dwells in the snows of the far north and she is also known as Kongthem.[3][4]

Pantheon

In a village Senjan Chirang in Manipur, there's a pantheon of the goddess as "Ibendhou Kounu Lairembi Lai Haraofam".[5]

References
  1. Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (July 20, 2002). "The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai". Mittal Publications – via Google Books.
  2. Tensuba, Keerti Chand (July 20, 1993). "Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais". Inter-India Publications – via Google Books.
  3. Parratt, Saroj Nalini (July 20, 1997). "The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba". Vikas Publishing House – via Google Books.
  4. Parratt, Saroj Nalini (July 20, 1997). "The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba". Vikas Publishing House – via Google Books.
  5. https://www.justdial.com/Imphal/Ibendhou-Kounu-Lairembi-Lai-Haraofam-Senjam-Chirang/9999P3852-3852-180529200253-X6P6_BZDET
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