KHUMAN KHAMBA WRESTLING WITH HIS OPPONENT

picture info	KHUMAN KHAMBA WRESTLING WITH HIS OPPONENT Khuman () is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy. Historically, they ruled parts of Kangleipak (present day Manipur) prior to subjugation by the Ningthouja dynasty (Mangang) c. 13th century. The Khuman-Lon Puya records information about their rule. The Meitei language meaning of Khuman is a narrowed darkness. Number of families Mythology Khuman was the son of Iputhou Pakhangba and Loikhumpi Mawai Thoungailenpi. He was born inside Kangla Palace, Imphal at evening when sunset sky is somewhat dark in colour. He ruled the Mayang Imphal province of Kangleipak kingdom as the Khuman province for several years. Khuman Khamba, one of legendary powerful hero from Moirang was amongst Khuman Salai(clan). See also Mangang Luwang Angom Moilang Kha Nganpa Kha Nganpa (''shortened from Khapa Nganpa'') or Kha Nganba (''shortened from Khaba Nganba'') is a group of people, which is recognized as one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Illuminated Manuscript An illuminated manuscript is a formally prepared manuscript, document where the text is decorated with flourishes such as marginalia, borders and Miniature (illuminated manuscript), miniature illustrations. Often used in the Roman Catholic Church for prayers and liturgical books such as psalters and courtly literature, the practice continued into secular texts from the 13th century onward and typically include proclamations, enrolled bills, laws, charters, inventories, and deeds. The earliest surviving illuminated manuscripts are a small number from late antiquity, and date from between 400 and 600 CE. Examples include the Vergilius Romanus, Vergilius Vaticanus, and the Rossano Gospels. The majority of extant manuscripts are from the Middle Ages, although many survive from the Renaissance. While Islamic manuscripts can also be called illuminated and use essentially the same techniques, comparable Far Eastern and Mesoamerican works are described as ''painted''. Most manuscripts, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mangang Mangang () is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy. It consists of several Yumnaks, which belong to the native people of ancient Kangleipak (now Manipur), one of the states of India. Number of families See also * Meitei surnames * Luwang * Khuman Angom Moilang Kha Nganpa Kha Nganpa (''shortened from Khapa Nganpa'') or Kha Nganba (''shortened from Khaba Nganba'') is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy.http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtra ... Salai Leishangthem References Meitei clans {{india-ethno-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kha Nganpa Kha Nganpa (''shortened from Khapa Nganpa'') or Kha Nganba (''shortened from Khaba Nganba'') is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy.http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=manipur.Ethnic_Races_Manipur.Meeteis_Surname https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.467109/page/n3 Number of families See also Mangang * Luwang * Khuman * Angom * Moilang * Salai Leishangthem References External linksWakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok PuYa Meitei clans {{India-ethno-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Moilang Moilang ( Modern Meitei: Moirang) is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy. Moirang consists of many several Yumnaks which are native peoples of ancient Kangleipak (now Manipur), one of the states of India. Moirang has a classical cultural heritage as reflected in ''Khamba and Thoibi''. Number of families See also * Mangang * Luwang * Khuman * Angom Kha Nganpa Kha Nganpa (''shortened from Khapa Nganpa'') or Kha Nganba (''shortened from Khaba Nganba'') is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy.http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtra ... Salai Leishangthem References Meitei clans {{india-ethno-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Angom Angom () is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy. It consists of several Yumnaks, which belong to the native people of ancient Kangleipak (present day Manipur state of India). Number of families See also * Mangang * Luwang * Khuman Moilang Kha Nganpa Kha Nganpa (''shortened from Khapa Nganpa'') or Kha Nganba (''shortened from Khaba Nganba'') is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy.http://www.e-pao.net/epSubPageExtra ... * Salai Leishangthem References Meitei clans {{India-ethno-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Luwang Luwang () is a group of people, which is recognized as one of the seven Yek Salai clans of the composite Meitei confederacy. Luwang consists of several Meitei surnames, Yumnaks which are native peoples of ancient Kangleipak (now Manipur), one of the States of India. Origin Luwang was the son of Iputhou Pakhangba also known as Konchin Tukthapa Pakhangpa and Nula Eebemma Huimuleima. He was born inside Kangla Palace, Imphal at noon where sunlight was somewhat white in colour. He ruled some parts of Kangleipak kingdom for several years. Luwang Punsiba was one of the great king amongst Luwang clan, during his reign Hiyang Hiren was most popular in Kangleipak. Number of families Yumnaks of Luwang The following are list of Yumnaks(surnames)included in the Luwangclan, salai. * Abujam * Achoibam * Achoibam [angom] * Angambam * Arambam * Arekpam * Arubam * Asangbam [moirang] * Asangwangbam * Athokcham * Ayekpam [mangang] [khabanganba] [leisangthem] * Chingjabam * Chinggaibam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Moirang Moirang () is a town in the Indian state of Manipur, best known for the tentatively listed UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area (KLCA), covering Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP), the world's only floating national park, the buffer of Loktak Lake (140 sq km) and Pumlen Pat (43 sq. km). It is best known for the being the place of origin of the ancient epic legend of Khamba and Thoibi, one of the seven epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore. Nationwide, it is also famous for the INA War Museum in the INA Martyrs' Memorial Complex, where Colonel Shaukat Malik of the Indian National Army hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944. It is situated approximately south of the state capital Imphal. It has an area of with a population of 62,187 in 67 villages. There are 12 Panchayats in this block. History Epic cycles of incarnations and the Khamba Thoibi Historically, the town of Moirang is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Khamba Thoibi The ancient legend of Khamba and Thoibi () is a classic, as well as one of the epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore, that is originated from Ancient Moirang kingdom of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). It is referred to as the "national romantic legend of Manipur" by Indian scholar Suniti Kumar Chatterjee. Among the countless retelling editions of the epic story, is '' Khamba Thoibi Sheireng'' () an eight-volume, 39,000-line epic poem composed by Hijam Angangha and published in 1940. It was written in Pena Saisak folk ballad style and has been called the national epic of Manipur. The classic tale of Khamba and Thoibi became an Assamese classic as well, after being translated into Assamese language as ''Khamba Thoibir Sadhukatha'', by Assamese author and anthropologist Rajanikanta Bordoloi (1869-1939). Background According to legend, Keke Moirang was created by the God Thangching. The first King of Moirang was Iwang Fang Fang Ponglenhanba, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Imphal Imphal (; , ) is the capital city of the Indian state of Manipur. The metropolitan centre of the city contains the ruins of Kangla Palace (officially known as Kangla Fort), the royal seat of the former Kingdom of Manipur, surrounded by a moat. Spread over parts of the districts of Imphal West and Imphal East, the former contains the majority of the city's area and population. Imphal is part of the Smart Cities Mission under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Being a mega commercial hub, Imphal is known for its weaving, brass-ware, bronze-ware, and other cottage industries. Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) is the most widely spoken language in the city. '' INS Imphal'', the third ship of the ''Visakhapatnam''-class stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy, was named in recognition of the Indian soldiers who fought in Battle of Imphal during World War II, and is the first Indian Navy Ship (INS) named after a city in Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Meitei Manipuri Gods And Goddesses Sanamahism is the indigenous religion of the Meitei people. It originated in the Kingdom of Kangleipak, and is still practiced in modern Manipur, India, distinct from both the Indosphere and the Sinosphere. Sanamahism is a polytheistic religion with thousands of gods and goddesses of varying power, quality, features, and character. Principle deities There are five main deities in Sanamahism: * Atingkok Maru Sidaba , creator of the universe. * Lainingthou Sanamahi , protector and guardian of mankind. * Pakhangba , dragon god, ruler of the universe and destroyer of evil. A son of Salailen and Leimarel Sidabi. * Leimarel Sidabi , principle goddess of earth, nature and household. Mother of all living beings. Consort of Salailen and the mother of Pakhangba. * Imoinu , an incarnation of Leimarel, Goddess of household, hearth, family, kitchen, wealth, peace and prosperity. Guardians of the Directions In Sanamahism, there are ten directions, for which there are ten deities wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]