Meitei Manipuri deities
Meitei Manipuri deities are the deities affiliated with Manipuri mythology and Manipuri religion of the Meitei Manipuri people of Manipur. There are three main Meitei gods (Atingkok, Asheeba and Apanba) and two main Meitei goddesses (Leimarel Sidabi and Emoinu), while others are related gods and goddesses.
Gods
| Deities | Description |
|---|---|
| Atingkok Maru Sidaba aka Atiya Guru Sidaba | He is the Creator of Universe.[1] |
| Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba | Dragon serpent God and ruler of ancient Moirang |
| Emoinu | Goddess of wealth[2] |
| Irai Leima | Goddess of water |
| Koubru | God of wind and strength and guardian of North West direction[3] |
| Lainingthou Sanamahi | Supreme God, Destroyer of Universe.[4] |
| Leimarel Sidabi | Mother earth goddess[5] |
| Marjing | God of polo, war, horse and sports[6] |
| Nongpok Ningthou | Deity of divine energy and Supreme Being |
| Nongshaba | Lion God and deity of protection |
| Nongthang Leima | Goddess of seduction |
| Pakhangba | Protector of Universe, great Dragon Lord. |
| Panthoibi | Goddess of war, love and wisdom |
| Pisatao | God of creation,skills,architecture and handicrafts |
| Thangjing | Guardian of the South East direction[7] |
| Wangbren | God of underwater world[8] |
External links
- "Meiteis celebrate Emoinu". www.telegraphindia.com.
References
- "The Manipuri Lais". manipuri.itgo.com.
- https://m.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/meiteis-celebrate-emoinu/cid/1627030
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#koubru
- "How the name Sanamahi came into existence". www.e-pao.net.
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#leimaren
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#marjing
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#thangjing
- http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#wangbaren
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