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Phouoibi
Phouoibi or Phouleima is the goddess and the female personification of the agriculture, crops, fertility, grains, harvest, paddy, rice and wealth in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). She is the lover of Akongjamba, a hero in ancient legends. But fate does not permit the lovers to unite. So, Phouoibi and Akongjamba reincarnated in the legends. She was sent by Thangching to Moirang kingdom to make the human world prosperous. The legends of her love with Akongjamba were believed to be enacted by Thangching as a part of the Moirang Saiyon legends. Phouoibi is a spirit of the rice. So, she is not a member of the Umang Lais. The characters of Phouoibi and other goddesses, including Panthoibi and Emoinu, depict, as well as influence, the boldness, courage, independence, righteousness and social honour of Meitei women. The Meitei people believe that the gleaming black stone is a personification of the goddess, which if kept inside the eart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akongjamba
Akongjamba was a nobleman in Ancient Moirang in Meitei mythology. He was a lover of the harvest Goddess Phouoibi. According to mythology, fate did not permit the lovers to unite, so they reincarnated. The lives of the two legendary lovers were believed to be enacted by Thangjing as a part of the epic cycles of incarnations (Moirang Saiyon of the Moirang Kangleirol legends). Legends According to a legend, Goddess Phouoibi (pronounced Fouoibi) set out on a journey along with Ngaleima and Thumleima. In Moirang, her trying to cross the river coincided with the presence of hunter Akongjamba. He instantaneously fell in love with her. Several days later, Phouoibi went to Akongjamba's house, disguising herself as a tribal woman (). While he was not at home, his mother (Akongjamba's wife in another version) did not give Phouoibi shelter. Additionally, his mother tried to hit Phouoibi with a broom. As a divine being could lose their powers at the touch of profane objects, Phouo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phouoibi Warol
The Phouoibi Waron or Phouoibi Warol is a Medieval Indian Meitei text ( Puya) written in a period between 13th and 14th century AD. It deals with the life story of the lovers of Phouoibi, the goddess of agricultural crops and harvest in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism). The story in the text is a very usual product of the agriculture of Ancient Manipur ( Antique Kangleipak). Phouoibi Phouoibi or Phouleima is the goddess and the female personification of the agriculture, crops, fertility, grains, harvest, paddy, rice and wealth in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). She is the lover of A ... is believed to be very fickle in love. She has multiple lovers. Her lovers are generally mortals. She doesn't live with anyone of them forever. She travels from place to place and makes love with many mortals. But she leaves them after some time. She lives with some of her favourite lovers for some time but she leaves them too. The n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ngaleima
Ngareima is the goddess of fish and aquatic life in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. She is a sister (or friend) of the goddesses, Phouoibi, Thumleima and Ereima. Myths Menstrual blood, hay, rice stalks, hentak (edible fish paste), and broom are considered profane to Ngaleima. So, if there is an adverse entry of fish into the fishing nets, the presence of menstruating woman is highly suspected at the spot, especially on the floating dam. Other suspicious reasons are the dropping down of the charoo (hay, dried paddy stalks) or hentak (edible fish paste) or sumjit (broom) by people out of jealousy into the place. Ngareima is considered to be one of the divine manifestations of Leimarel Sidabi, the supreme mother earth goddess. It is said that Leimalel becomes Ngaleima when she is in the fish yard. In popular culture * Phou-oibi, the rice goddess is a 2009 ballad opera performed by the Laihui Ensemble. It is based on the story of the goddess and her sister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phou Ningthou
Phou Ningthou is a deity in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur). He is the God and the divine male personification of the agriculture, crops, fertility, grains, harvesting, rice paddies, rice and wealth. He is the consort of Phouoibi (Phouleima), the goddess of crops and agricultural fertility. Worship Phou Ningthou is worshipped with Phouoibi, the goddess of rice. Farmers prayed to the two deities for a doubling of the previous year's yield, after the harvest. Phoukourol (Phoukouron or Phougourol or Phougouron) is a sacred hymn to call the spirit of the paddy. It is generally sung during harvesting. It is done before the harvested crops are stored in the grain house. The Phou Kouba (calling the paddy/rice) ceremony is usually performed during mis-happenings to the farmers. Mis-happenings may be theft or burning of the paddy/rice, an animal like cow trespasses the threshing ground, etc. People perform the rites and rituals to induce the deity to stay at their p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thumleima
Noinu Thumleima ( Meitei pronunciation: ''nói.nu tʰum.lə́i.mə'') or Thumkhong Lairembi () is the Meitei goddess of salt. About Thumleima (), the Goddess of salt is also known as Thumkhong Lairembi () She is a sister (or sometimes friend) of the goddesses Phouoibi, Ngaleima and Ereima and a wife of Pakhangba, the royal deity. People pray to her so there will be enough salt. In popular culture * Phou-oibi, the rice goddess is a 2009 ballad opera based on the story of the goddess and her sister Phouoibi. * Phouoibi Shayon is a 2017 movie based on the story of the goddess and her sister Phouoibi. See also * 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 Non ..., Meitei goddess of civilization, love, and warfare References {{Authority control Meitei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umang Lai
Umang Lai () refers to a group of ancient Meitei deities of the traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism) who are worshipped as the local guardians of particular areas, especially sacred groves. These deities are worshipped annually. Their Sacred groves of India, sacred groves are preserved by the Meitei people since ancient times, mostly in the Northeast Indian state of Manipur. Their pleasing ceremony is always celebrated every year through a music and dance festival, known as Lai Haraoba. There are more than 365 Umang Lai shrines in Manipur state alone. They are integral parts of Meitei mythology, Meitei folklore, folklore and Meitei religion, religion. The cults of these deities vary from community to community. Etymology "Umang" means "forest" and "Lai" means "deity" in Meitei language (also known as Manipuri language). List of deities Umang Lai sacred groves are widely distributed in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur district, Bishnupur dist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ereima
Irai Leima is a goddess in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. She is the goddess and the divine female personification of water and aquatic life. She is the consort of Irai Ningthou (literally, ''king of water''). Both are regarded as the divine spirits of water bodies. She is also considered to be in charge of diseases. Mythology Irai Leima is the daughter of King Heibok Ningthou and the princess of Heibok Ching. Her father was an expert in witchcraft and black magic. Irai Leima is known for her exceptional beauty. One day, she was fishing in the Liwa river. King Kwakpa (Kokpa) of Khuman dynasty saw her and fell in love with her. He proposed her. She replied that her parents' wish will be her wish. So, King Kwakpa consulted his subjects. They presented Heibok Ningthou with many presents. King Kwakpa planned to marry Irai Leima if her father agreed or to bring her by force if her father rejected. Seeing the arrogance of Kwakpa, Heibok Ningthou turned all the gift ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moirang Saiyon
In Meitei mythology and folklore, the epic cycles of incarnations in Moirang (; ) is a cyclic epic of seven incarnations (nine in some versions) of two divine lovers in the kingdom of Moirang in the realm of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). Contents Akongjamba and Phouoibi During the reign of King Iwang Puriklai Kaba Purang (917-981 AD), Akongjamba, a handsome, married nobleman of Moirang, was captivated by the goddess Phouoibi, who fell in love with him. Due to Akongjamba's failure to keep his word and the cruelty of Akongjamba's wife, Phouoibi decides to leave the human world as well as her lover. Henjunaha and Lairoulembi During the reign of King Iwang Puriklai Telheiba (28-78 AD), Henjunaha Yangleingamba, a fatherless lad, was brought up by a poor widowed mother. He loved Thongnang Lairoulembi, a beautiful lady brought up by a rich father. Henjunaha is murdered by evil spirits. Lairoulembi follows her lover by killing herself, after which she faces troubles and ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emoinu
Imoinu or Emoinu () is a goddess associated with household, hearth, family, fireplace, kitchen, wealth, peace and prosperity in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). She is frequently associated with Leimarel Sidabi. She is regarded as one of the incarnations or representations of goddess Leimarel Sidabi. In Meitei mythology, Imoinu is known for her sense of humor. Generally, she is portrayed as "an old woman", as her name means " great grandmother" in Meitei language. The personality of Imoinu and other goddesses like Panthoibi and Phouoibi depict as well as influence the boldness, courage, independence, righteousness and social honour of Meitei women. Etymology and nomenclature The meaning of the name "Emoinu Ahongbi" ("ꯏꯃꯣꯢꯅꯨ ꯑꯍꯣꯡꯕꯤ") can be found by splitting it up word by word. Here, "E" ("ꯏ") refers to human being. "Moi" ("ꯃꯣꯢ" or "ꯃꯣꯏ") refers to rearing. "Nu" ("ꯅꯨ") refers to female deity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meitei Mythology
Meitei mythology (or Manipuri mythology) () is a collection of myths, belonging to the religious and cultural traditions of the Meitei people, the predominant ethnic group of Manipur. It is associated with traditional Meitei religion of Sanamahism. Meitei myths explain various natural phenomena, how human civilization developed, and the reasons of many events.Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi. Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7. Textual sources Mythical narration plays an integral role in nearly every genre of Meitei literature (Manipuri literature). Some of the best known literary sources are: Mythical beings Mythical beings include gods, goddesses, mythical creatures and many others. References Asian mythology Meitei mythology Sino-Tibetan mythology Indian religions Culture of India Culture of Manipur {{Meiteimyth navbox long ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |