Konthoujam Lairembi gi Khubam

Konthoujam Lairembi gi Khubam or Konthoujam Lairembi Temple is a three millennia years old ancient holy temple in a sacred banyan grove, which is the absolute abode of Umang Lai Goddess "Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi", the consort of Soraren, the Sky God in Manipuri mythology and Sanamahism (Manipuri religion). The temple is situated in Konthoujam village in Imphal West district, Manipur.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Further information: Umang Lai and Lai Haraoba
Konthoujam Lairembi gi Khubam
Banyan groves in the Konthoujam Lairembi gi Khubam is created from a single tree
Religion
AffiliationSanamahism and Umang Lai
DeityKonthoujam Tampha Lairembi
FestivalLai Haraoba
Location
LocationKonthoujam village, Imphal West district, Manipur
CountryIndia

The ancient temple of Konthoujam Lairembi gi Khubam is one of the oldest pantheon in the world.

Legacy

The temple complex is restricted to the joint entry of mother and her children, because the goddess Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi departs her son Khoriphaba, being separated by her consort Soraren, the Sky God in Manipuri mythology.[5]

Attractions
  • The major sites of tourist attractions in the historical site are the ancient stone inscription written in ancient Meitei script which is unable to be read by any script experts still today.
  • Two well adored ancient stone dragon boats with dragon oars are also installed in the pantheon premise.
  • Moreover, others include the entire giant banyan forest is originated from a single tree.
  • A small Brook is running near the ancient pantheon, which is around three millennia years old.

See also

References
  1. https://www.scribd.com/document/116798919/Konthoujam-Tampha-Lairembi
  2. http://keibukeioiba.blogspot.com/2012/01/konthoujam-tampha-lairembi.html?m=1
  3. http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Manipur_and_Religion.Three_millennia_mythology_still_resonates_at_Konthoujam_Lairembi_By_Phanjoubam_Chingkheinganba
  4. https://goo.gl/maps/rGbSPhJrfbtqEfQ8A
  5. http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=Manipur.Manipur_and_Religion.Three_millennia_mythology_still_resonates_at_Konthoujam_Lairembi_By_Phanjoubam_Chingkheinganba

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