Lok Ningthou
| Lok Ningthou | |
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God of streams, Guardian of the Southern direction | |
| Member of Lainingthous and Maikei Ngaakpa Lais | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
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Lok Ningthou (Meitei: ꯂꯣꯛ ꯅꯤꯪꯊꯧ), also known as Khana Chaoba,[1] is the God associated with streams and gorges in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak. He is the Guardian God of the Southern direction. He is a son of Wangpulen, the God of water.[1][2] Some traditions believe that his mother is Shangnu, a woman from the Anal community.[3]
Description
God Lok Ningthou is also given the title Khana Chaoba like his father Wangpulen. He is also known as Noushuba Mihingchi (Old Manipuri: Noushupa Mihingchi). He is known for having seven children.[1]
Lok Ningthou is one of the Lainingthous. He is also one of the ten Maikei Ngaakpa Lais.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Neelabi, sairem (2006). Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul (in Manipuri). p. 36.
- ↑ Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. p. 193. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.
- ↑ Hareshwar Goshwami. Hareshwar Goshwami History Of The PEOPLE OF MANIPUR. India: Digital Library of India; Internet Archive. pp. 217, 218.