|
Kanglā Shā
In Meitei mythology and Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur, Kanglā shā is a sacred guardian beast with a lion's body and a two-horned dragon's head. It is a royal symbol of the Ningthouja dynasty, Meitei royalties (Ningthouja dynasty). The most remarkable statues dedicated to "Kangla Sa" stand inside the Kangla. In Meitei traditional race competitions, winners of the race are declared only after symbolically touching the statue of the dragon "Kangla Sha". History In the year 1804, List of Meitei kings, Meitei king Chourjit Singh ()(1803-1813 AD) constructed two huge structures of the "Kangla Sha" dragon lions in front of the Kangla Uttra Shanglen (or simply called the "Uttra") inside the present day Kangla Fort. These two statues were demolished by the Burmese forces during the (1819-1826). During the months of June and July in the year 1844, List of Meitei kings, Meitei king Raja Nara Singh () reconstructed the two statues of the Kangla Sha dragons on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Dragons
Dragons play a significant role in the legendary accounts of Meitei folklore, Meitei literature, Meitei mythology and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Kangleipak (Ancient Manipur), Medieval Kangleipak ( Medieval Manipur) and Modern Kangleipak ( Modern Manipur).Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.North East India History Association. Session (1990). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association. List *The Hiyang Hiren () is a well furnished race boat. This is often built in the shape of a dragon. Many legends say that it possesses spiritual powers. * Kangla Sha is the Guardian dragon lion, safeguarding the Kangla Palace. Kangla Sha are usually depicted in pairs. * Nongshaba, the dragon lion, is a child of Atingkok, the Supreme Being. Unlike his siblings, he always remains in the form of the mythical beast rather than that of a God (human figure). * Pakhangba is the youngest son of Le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
