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Meitei Traditional Games
Meitei traditional games or Meitei indigenous games are an important part of the Meitei intangible cultural heritage. Originally developed by the Meitei people (also known as Manipuris) in Manipur, Meitei people in Assam, Assam, Meitei people in Tripura, Tripura as well as in Meitei people in Bangladesh, Bangladesh and Meitei people in Myanmar, Myanmar, these games are not just for fun; they are closely connected to social, spiritual, and community life. These often use Meitei traditional toys. They have ancient roots and show the values, skills, and beliefs of the Meitei civilisation, often focusing on agility, teamwork, strategy, and endurance. Played during different seasons and festivals, these games encourage unity, a sense of belonging, and respect for nature, while also helping pass down knowledge to future generations. Multigenerational games Arambai Hunba Arambai Hunba () is a traditional Meitei practice that involves riding ponies, especially in villages near br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Cultural Heritage
The culture of Meitei civilization evolved over thousands of years in what is now northeastern India and surrounding regions, beginning in Ancient Kangleipak, continuing most notably into Medieval Kangleipak, while influencing the neighboring states and kingdoms, till present times. Animals and birds Dogs are mentioned as friends or companions of human beings, in many ancient Meitei tales and texts. In many cases, when dogs died, they were given respect by performing elaborate death ceremonies, equal to that of human beings. Being wise is appreciated in Meitei society, but cunning is treated with suspicion. If a person is very cunning, they may be pejoratively be called foxy. Foxes appear in a number of Meitei folktales, including ''The Clever Fox'' (), ''The Fox and the Jackal'' (), and ''The Fox's Trick'' (). Crows Goddess of doves and pigeons In Meitei mythology and religion, Khunu Leima (), also known as Khunureima (), is a goddess associated with pigeons a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrestling
Wrestling is a martial art, combat sport, and form of entertainment that involves grappling with an opponent and striving to obtain a position of advantage through different throws or techniques, within a given ruleset. Wrestling involves different grappling-type techniques, such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins, and other grappling holds. Many different wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat sports, and military systems. Wrestling comes in different forms, the most popular being professional wrestling, which is a form of athletic theatre. Other legitimateThe term "wrestling" is most often widely used to specifically refer to predetermined professional wrestling, which is very different from the legitimate (or real-life) wrestling combat predominantly detailed in this article. competitive forms include Greco-Roman, freestyle, judo, sambo, folkstyle, catch, shoot, luta livre, submission, sumo, pehl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MEITEI WRESTLERS
Meitei may refer to: *Meitei people, of Manipur, India **Meitei people in Bangladesh **Meitei people in India ***Meitei people in Assam *** Meitei people in Meghalaya ***Meitei people in Nagaland *** Meitei people in Tripura **Meitei people in Myanmar **Meitei women *Meitei language or Manipuri, their Tibeto-Burman language **Meitei language in Bangladesh **Meitei language in India ***Meitei language in Assam ***Meitei language in Meghalaya *** Meitei language in Nagaland ***Meitei language in Tripura **Meitei language in Myanmar **Meitei literature ***Ancient Meitei literature **Meitei script, the script used to write the language *** Meitei script movement *** Invented Meitei script ***Meitei inscriptions ***Meitei keyboard *Meitei culture **Meitei architecture, architecture associated with the people **Meitei astronomy **Meitei cinema **Meitei dances **Meitei deities **Meitei festivals **Meitei folklore **Meitei folktales **Meitei mythology ** Meitei philosophy **Meitei proverbs * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Lai Haraoba
Lai Haraoba (, ), also known as Umang Lai Haraoba, is a classical,———— ritualistic, theatrical dance and music festival, annually celebrated by the Meitei people, to please the Umang Lai deities of the traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism), predominantly in the States of India, Indian state of Manipur. It is a Meitei intangible cultural heritage. Outside Manipur, Lai Haraoba is also celebrated in places where the Meitei people live, such as Assam, Tripura, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. Lai Haraoba (under the name "Meitei Lai Haraoba") is recognised as one of the state holidays by the government of Tripura. The government of Manipur puts effort in making Lai Haraoba to be recognised by the UNESCO as well as the Sangeet Natak Akademi (SNA), the highest academy of performing arts in India, on the ''Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity''. Lai Haraoba, along with the fusion of three other performing art forms, Huiyen Lallong, Meitei Sankirtana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukna
Mukna is a form of folk wrestling from the north-east Indian state of Manipur. It is popular in Imphal, Thoubal and Bishnupur. The game is generally played on the last day of the Lai Haraoba festival and is an intrinsic part of the ceremonial functions. History The mythological origin according to Meiteis trace back to Puya manuscripts such as ''Leithal'', ''Leikharol'', and ''Pudin''. It is thought to have originated in Moirang Kangleirol, in which Khamba and Nongban were two legendary figures in Mukna. Sport Matches begin with the competitors holding each other's belts called ''ningri''. The object is to pin the opponent with their back touching the ground. The winner is called a ''yatra''. Mukna contains many techniques (''lou'') which require absolute physical fitness and skill to be mastered. Holding the opponent's neck, hair, ear or legs with the hands is not permitted. Any strikes are also considered fouls. Anyone who touches the ground with any part of their body beside ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mukna Kangjei
Mukna is a form of folk wrestling from the north-east Indian state of Manipur. It is popular in Imphal, Thoubal and Bishnupur. The game is generally played on the last day of the Lai Haraoba festival and is an intrinsic part of the ceremonial functions. History The mythological origin according to Meiteis trace back to Puya manuscripts such as ''Leithal'', ''Leikharol'', and ''Pudin''. It is thought to have originated in Moirang Kangleirol, in which Khamba and Nongban were two legendary figures in Mukna. Sport Matches begin with the competitors holding each other's belts called ''ningri''. The object is to pin the opponent with their back touching the ground. The winner is called a ''yatra''. Mukna contains many techniques (''lou'') which require absolute physical fitness and skill to be mastered. Holding the opponent's neck, hair, ear or legs with the hands is not permitted. Any strikes are also considered fouls. Anyone who touches the ground with any part of their body besides ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheiraoba
, also called or , is the lunar new year festival of the Meitei people who follow Sanamahism (traditional Meitei religion), celebrated predominantly in the Indian state of Manipur. The name Sajibu Nongma Pānba derives from the Manipuri words: Sajibu - the first month of the year which usually falls during the month of April according to Meitei lunar calendar, Nongma - first date of a Month, Pānba - to be. Literally, it means the first day of the month of Sajibu. It is also celebrated by the Indian diasporas in western countries, including but not limited to Canada and Australia. Similarly, it is also celebrated in many Indian cities outside Manipur, like in Bangalore, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, among many others. However, according to the follower of the faith of Sanamahism, Meitei New Year/Sajibu Nongma Panba started during the reign of King Maliya Fambalcha (1359 BC-1329 BC) also known as Koi-Koi. Koikoi ascended the throne at the age of 25 years. From this day, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panthoibi
Panthoibi (, ), also known as , is a goddess associated with civilization, courage, fertility, handicraft, love, victory, warfare and wisdom in the mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). She is a consort of the God Nongpok Ningthou. She is considered to be one of the divine incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi and is also identified as a form of Goddess Nongthang Leima. She is worshipped mainly by the Meitei people in Manipur, Assam, Tripura, Bangladesh and Myanmar. The personality of Panthoibi and other Meitei goddesses like Emoinu and Phouoibi depict as well as influence the courage, independence, righteousness and social honour of Meitei women. History According to the ''Panthoibi Khongul'', the worship of goddess Panthoibi began in the era of the Khaba dynasty. In 1100 AD, the Loyumba Shinyen mentions the Heishnam clan's service to goddess Panthoibi. The text addresses her as the most adored Meetei goddess. In the 17th century, Panthoibi appeare ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
