Meitei may refer to: Meitei language, Sino-Tibetan language of Manipur, India; the official language and the lingua franca of Manipur Meitei script, a...

Meitei people in Myanmar Meitei clothing in Myanmar Meitei people in Bangladesh Meitei clothing in Bangladesh Meitei monuments in Bangladesh Meitei people...

The culture of Meitei civilization evolved over thousands of years, beginning in Ancient Manipur, continuing most notably into Medieval Manipur, while...

Meitei script (Meitei: Meitei Mayek) or Meetei script (Meitei: Meetei Mayek) is an abugida used for Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language)...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei language, officially known as Manipuri language, is the official language...

or other symbols. The Meitei calendar (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯊꯥꯄꯥꯟꯂꯣꯟ, romanized: Meitei Thaapaanlon) or the Manipuri calendar (Meitei: ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯊꯥꯄꯥꯟꯂꯣꯟ, romanized: Manipuri...

The Meitei scriptures are a number of books and other texts which tell about Meitei religion (Sanamahism) as well as Meitei mythology. These are considered...

Meitei literature or Manipuri literature is the literature written in Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language). It refers to the texts composed...

Meitei Hindus or Manipuri Hindus are the adherents of Hinduism and are native to Manipur kingdom and the South East Asian regions. Meitei Hindus speak...

Meitei marriage (Manipuri marriage) (Meitei: Luhongba) or Meitei wedding (Manipuri wedding) (Meitei: Yum-Paanba) are the traditions and practices that...

significant role in the legendary accounts of Meitei folklore, Meitei literature, Meitei mythology and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Kangleipak...

(Meitei culture) Meitei confederacy Pana Meitei martial arts Thang Ta Sarit Sarak Cheibi Meitei traditional weapons Meitei traditional toys Meitei traditional...

Sanamahism is the traditional religion of the Meitei people in Manipur, India. It is also called Meiteism or Lainingthouism. Sanamahism is a polytheistic...

Meitei deities or Manipuri deities refer to the gods and goddesses of Meitei mythology and religion. The major deities include Atingkok, Leimarel Sidabi...

part of traditional Meitei culture have fixed dates according to the Meitei calendar. Cheiraoba, the new year festival of the Meitei ethnicity is on the...

"Meitei temples" or "Manipuri temples" (Old Manipuri: ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ, Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏꯁꯪ, romanized: laishang, lit. 'god house') are the structures built to house deities...

question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei people (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), also known as Manipuri people (Meitei: ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), is one of the minority...

festivals, Meitei folklore, Meitei folktales, Meitei history, Meitei literature, Meitei mythology, Meitei proverbs, traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism)...

symbols. Modern Meitei (also called Modern Manipuri, or Anouba Manipuri, or Modern Meithei) is the modern standardized form of the Meitei language (officially...

Meitei mythology or Manipuri mythology is a collection of myths about the religious and cultural traditions of the Meitei people, the largest ethnic group...

The Meitei Wikipedia (also Manipuri Wikipedia, Meetei Wikipedia, Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯋꯤꯀꯤꯄꯦꯗꯤꯌꯥ) is the Meitei language edition of Wikipedia, the free online...

question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Ahom people (alias Tai Ahoms) and Meitei people (alias Manipuris), integral to the histories of Assam and Manipur...

Meitei folktales or Manipuri folktales refer to the large collection of folk stories developed from the Meitei culture since Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak)...

a list of notable Meiteis (Manipuri language speaking people). Abenao Elangbam - Meitei language film actress Bala Hijam - Meitei language film actress...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people or the Manipuri people (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ; Burmese: ကသည်းလူမျိုး, romanized: Kathe...

or other symbols. In the history of Manipur, a Meitei princess, also known as Manipuri princess (Meitei: ꯃꯖꯥꯏꯕꯦꯝꯃ, romanized: majāibemma), was a female...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people from Manipur use different traditional weapons for hunting, defense...

creatures, animals and mythic humanoids occur in Meitei folklore and Meitei mythology. Helloi (Meitei: ꯍꯦꯜꯂꯣꯢ), a class of seductive creatures, who spread...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), also known as the Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), originally...

marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei traditional games are an important part of the cultural heritage of the Meitei people (also known as Manipuris)...

Meitei folklore or Manipuri folklore refers to the folklore of the Meitei people, the Manipuri language speaking ethnicity, consisting of the folktales...

Ancient Meitei literature is literature of Ancient Meitei language (Old Manipuri language) of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). All the books for it...

Classical Meitei or Classical Manipuri is the standardized literary form of the Meitei language (Manipuri language), used most notably in the Puya (Meitei texts)...

question marks, boxes, or other symbols. In Meitei civilization, elephants, known as Shamu or Samu in Meitei language, play important roles, in different...

"Meitei architecture" or "Manipuri architecture" is the architecture, produced by the Meitei ethnicity in Ancient Manipur from the middle of the fifteenth...

Ancient Meitei may refer to: A person belonging to Meitei ethnicity, who lived in ancient times Of or relating to Meitei culture in ancient times Ancient...

Ancient Meitei literature Ancient Meitei religion Meitei deities Ancient Meitei hymns Meitei ritual songs Meitei astronomy Leichillon Meitei philosophy...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei martial arts are traditional combat practices originating from the state...

support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Lai Haraoba (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯔꯥꯎꯕ, Old Manipuri: ꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯂꯥꯎꯄ, lit. 'Merrymaking/Pleasing of the deities')...

you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei Hui (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯍꯨꯏ), also spelled as Meitei Huei, is a little-known native dog from Manipur, a state...

see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Yang (Meitei: ꯌ) is the thirteenth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the...

question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), also called Manipuri people (Meitei: ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), is one of the minority...

symbols. The Meitei philosophy (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯋꯥꯡꯎꯂꯣꯟ) or Meetei philosophy (ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯋꯥꯡꯎꯂꯣꯜ) refers to the philosophical traditions of the Meitei civilisation of...

boxes, or other symbols. Huk (also spelled Hook; Meitei: ꯍ) is the fourteenth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the...

marks, boxes, or other symbols. Un (also spelled Oon; Meitei: ꯎ) is the fifteenth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). Unlike most of the preceding...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Mit (Meitei: ꯃ) is the fourth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the bilabial...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Na (Meitei: ꯅ) is the sixth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the alveolar...

marks, boxes, or other symbols. I (also spelled Ee; Meitei: ꯏ) is the sixteenth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It functions primarily as an...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Wai (Meitei: ꯋ) is the twelfth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the labial-velar...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Ngou (Meitei: ꯉ) is the tenth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the velar...

symbols. The royal marriage alliances between the Meitei royal family, Ningthouja dynasty (Meitei: ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧꯖꯥ) of Manipur kingdom and the Manikya dynasty...

Meitei people (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), also called Manipuri people (Meitei: ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), is one of the minority ethnic groups in Tripura. Meiteis call...

question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), also called Manipuri people (Meitei: ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), is one of the minority...

Classical Meitei may also refer to: Classical or literary variant of Meitei language (also known as Manipuri) Thougallon, the imperial court registered...

Modern Meitei (or Modern Manipuri) may also refer to: A person belonging to Meitei ethnicity, living in modern times Of or relating to Meitei culture in...

other symbols. Atiya (also spelled Atinga; Meitei: ꯑ) is the eighteenth and final letter of the core Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It functions primarily...

symbols. The Meitei language (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ/মৈতৈ লোন, romanized: Meitei Lon), officially and formally known as the Manipuri language (Meitei: ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯂꯣꯟ/মণিপুরী...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Sam (Meitei: ꯁ) is the second letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the voiceless...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Lai (Meitei: ꯂ) is the third letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the alveolar...

question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), also called Manipuri people (Meitei: ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), is one of the minority...

see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Chil (Meitei: ꯆ) is the seventh letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It represents the voiceless palato-alveolar...

see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Thou (Meitei: ꯊ) is the eleventh letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Kok (Meitei: ꯀ) is the first letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It usually stands for the /k/...

boxes, or other symbols. Pham (also spelled Fam; Meitei: ꯐ) is the seventeenth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Khou (Meitei: ꯈ) is the ninth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the aspirated...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. In Meitei culture, fish are very important and symbolize wealth, life, and nature's...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Til (Meitei: ꯇ) is the eighth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the voiceless...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Pa (Meitei: ꯄ) is the fifth letter of the Meitei script (Meetei Mayek). It primarily represents the voiceless...

marks, boxes, or other symbols. The historical relationship between the Meitei people (alias Manipuris) of the Kingdom of Kangleipak, later known as Manipur...

A Meitei Christian or Christian Meitei is a person who belongs to Meitei ethnic group and follows Christianity as their faith. There are very few Meitei...

other symbols. Meitei royal etiquette is the traditional system of conduct and ceremonial protocol observed in the royal court of the Meitei people (also...

(Burma) and Meitei kingdom of erstwhile Manipur (Kangleipak) were marked by both diplomatic interactions and periods of conflict. Meitei people in Myanmar...

A Puya (Meitei: ꯄꯨꯌꯥ) (literally, pū="ancestor"; yā="advice") is any old manuscript written in Classical Meitei (Classical Manipuri language). It is based...

boxes, or other symbols. Meitei headgears, or headwears, or headdresses, are traditional headdresses originating from the Meitei community of Manipur, India...

Medieval Meitei (also known as Medieval Manipuri, Middle Manipuri, or Middle Meitei, or Medieval Meithei) refers to a historical stage of the Meitei language...

Meitei alphabet, also known as Meetei alphabet or Kanglei alphabet, refers to the set of basic vowel and consonant letters used in writing the Meitei...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), also known as the Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), in Karnataka...

other symbols. The Meitei language (Meitei: ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ/মৈতৈ লোন, romanized: Meitei Lon), also known as the Manipuri language (Meitei: ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯂꯣꯟ/মণিপুরী...

The Manipuri Pony or Meitei Horse (Meitei: Meitei Sagol; Old Manipuri: Meitei Sakol) is a traditional Indian breed of horse, mainly found in the plains...

Meitei cuisine, sometimes also known as Manipuri cuisine, refers to any style of cooking characterised by the unique ingredients, techniques and dishes...

2024 (Meitei: ꯲꯰꯲꯴) in Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei architecture, Meitei cinema, Meitei cuisine, Meitei dances, Meitei festivals...

marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei diaspora, also known as the Manipuri diaspora, comprises individuals of Meitei ethnicity (or Manipuri people),...

of Meitei identity that fall outside the Yek Salai framework, including the Chakpa people, Meitei Pangals (Meitei Muslims), Meitei Bamons (Meitei Brahmins)...

or other symbols. Fishing (Meitei: nga phaba) is one of the Meitei intangible cultural heritage of Manipur and other Meitei populated areas of Assam, Tripura...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), also known as the Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), originating...

elements of Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei dances, Meitei festivals, Meitei folklore, Meitei folktales, Meitei history, Meitei literature...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), also known as the Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), in Korea...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), also known as the Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), originating...

Ancient Meitei hymns are traditional ritual chants originating from the Meitei people of Manipur in Northeast India. Composed in the Meitei language...

symbols. Traditional Meitei drama, also known as Traditional Manipuri drama, in Manipur has its roots in religious and community Meitei festivals, especially...

Meitei numerals also known as Meetei numerals or Manipuri numerals or Kanglei numerals, are a system of writing numbers using the letters of the Meitei...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Ancient Meitei (also known as Old Manipuri, Ariba Manipuri, or Areeba Manipuri, Ariba Meiteilon...

astronomy of Meitei civilisation deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. Meitei language term “Khenchanglon” (Meitei: ꯈꯦꯟꯆꯪꯂꯣꯟ...

2022 in Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei architecture, Meitei cinema, Meitei cuisine, Meitei dances, Meitei festivals, Meitei language...

symbols. Andro dialect (ꯑꯟꯗ꯭ꯔꯣ) is a geographical and social dialect of the Meitei (Manipuri), a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Northeast India. It is classified...

2021 in Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei architecture, Meitei cinema, Meitei cuisine, Meitei dances, Meitei festivals, Meitei language...

2023 in Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei architecture, Meitei cinema, Meitei cuisine, Meitei dances, Meitei festivals, Meitei language...

symbols. Meitei confederacy, also known as Meitei confederation, refers to a union of seven groups or clans (Meitei: Yek Salai 7) of the Meitei ethnicity...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), also referred to as Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), form...

Meitei Vaishnavism or Manipuri Vaishnavism is a religious sub-denomination of Vaishnavism of Hinduism, followed by Meitei ethnicity of Manipur, Assam...

symbols. The philosophy of Meitei script (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯌꯦꯛ ꯋꯥꯡꯎꯂꯣꯟ / ꯋꯥꯡꯎꯂꯣꯜ; Meitei Mayek Wangulon / Wangulol) is a part of Meitei philosophy and the philosophy...

American Meiteis or Meitei Americans may refer to: Meitei people in the United States of America Meitei people in the Americas Meitei people in Canada...

Haoreima (Meitei: ꯍꯥꯎꯔꯩꯃ) or Haoleima (Old Manipuri: ꯍꯥꯎꯂꯩꯃ) (literally, "tribal lady") is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak...

Manipuri mythology or Meitei mythology is the mythology of the Meitei people, the predominant ethnic group in Manipur, India. Manipuri mythology may also...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), also referred to as the Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ)...

boxes, or other symbols. Meitei ethnicity (also known as Manipuris) in Myanmar have two main ways of dressing. When Meitei men go out, they wear a longyi...

symbols. Meitei grammar (Meitei: Meetei Lonmit) or Manipuri grammar (Meitei: Manipuri Lonmeet), is the whole system and structure of Meitei language (also...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Meitei people, during their settlement in Bangladesh, constructed numerous brick...

Chakpa Phayeng (ꯆꯛꯄ ꯐꯌꯦꯡ), is a geographical and social dialect of the Meitei (Manipuri), a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Northeast India. It is classified...

Sanamahist philosophy (ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯋꯥꯡꯎꯂꯣꯟ) or Meitei religious philosophy (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡ ꯋꯥꯡꯎꯂꯣꯜ), is a religious aspect of Meitei philosophy. It focuses on the origin...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei Nganu (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯉꯥꯅꯨ), also known as Eshing Nganu (ꯏꯁꯤꯡ ꯉꯥꯅꯨ), is an indigenous...

(Emoinu) - Meitei goddess of wealth Ireima (Ereima) - Meitei goddess of water Leimarel (Leimalel) - Meitei goddess of earth Ngaleima - Meitei goddess of...

Noinu Thumleima (Meitei: ꯅꯣꯢꯅꯨ ꯊꯨꯝꯂꯩꯃ) or Thumkhong Lairembi (Meitei: ꯊꯨꯝꯈꯣꯡ ꯂꯥꯢꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ) is the goddess of salt and salt wells in Meitei mythology and religion...

other symbols. Meitei ritual songs are traditional vocal compositions associated with the religious and ceremonial practices of the Meitei people of Manipur...

(Emoinu) - Meitei goddess of wealth Ireima (Ereima) - Meitei goddess of water Leimarel (Leimalel) - Meitei goddess of earth Ngaleima - Meitei goddess of...

"Atingkok" (Meitei: ꯑꯇꯤꯡꯀꯣꯛ) (literally, "father void") is the Supreme Creator God of the universe in Meitei mythology and religion. He is regarded as...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), also known as the Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), mostly...

important to the Meitei tradition. Meitei men in villages typically wear a traditional loincloth called khudei at home. Male Meitei elders who are Hindus...

(/saa-ma-don/) is a mythical winged divine horse in Meitei mythology. He is one of the most recognised creatures in Meitei folklore. Legend says that Samaton is the...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Meitei people (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯃꯤꯌꯥꯝ), also known as the Manipuris (ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯥꯡꯂꯨꯞ), in West...

Luwang Khuman is the triple deity of supreme divinity in Sanamahism, the Meitei religion. The three deities are Mangang Sitapa, Luwang Sitapa and Khuman...

Nongshaba or Nongsaba (Meitei: ꯅꯣꯡꯁꯥꯕ) is a Lion God in Meitei religion (Sanamahism) and mythology. He is also the king of the gods. He made light for...

Ngareima (Meitei: ꯉꯥꯔꯩꯃ, romanized: ngaa-rei-ma) is the goddess and the divine female personification of the fishes and the aquatic life in Meitei mythology...

symbols. Lainingthou Sanamahi (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ), shortly known as Sanamahi (Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ), is a primordial god in Meitei mythology and religion. He...

Imoinu (Emoinu) (Meitei: ꯏꯃꯣꯢꯅꯨ, ꯏꯃꯣꯏꯅꯨ) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). She is the goddess of household...

or other symbols. Modern Meitei poetry (ꯑꯅꯧꯕ ꯃꯩꯇꯩꯂꯣꯟ ꯁꯩꯔꯦꯡ / ꯑꯅꯧꯕ ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯁꯩꯔꯦꯡ) refers to poetic works composed in the Meitei language (also known as...

According to Puya (Meitei texts), death ("shiba" or "siba") is known as "Thawai Hakchang Khainaba" (Separation between soul and body). The "Yaibi Thawai"...

Leima (Shabi Leima) or Sapi Leima (Sabi Leima) is the goddess of rodents in Meitei mythology and religion. She is a sister of goddesses Khunu Leima and Nganu...

Modern Meitei drama, also known as Modern Manipuri drama, refers to the body of theatrical works produced in Manipur, primarily in the Meitei language...

The Leithak Leikharol (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯊꯛ ꯂꯩꯈꯥꯔꯣꯜ, lit. Of Heaven and netherworld), also spelt as the Leithak Leikhalol, is a Meitei language literary narrative...

referred to as Awang Sekmai) is a geographical and social dialect of the Meitei (Manipuri), a Sino-Tibetan language spoken in Northeast India. It is classified...

(Meitei: ꯁꯥꯀꯣꯛ ꯂꯝꯂꯦꯟ), also spelt Shakok Lamlen (Meitei: ꯁꯥꯀꯣꯛ ꯂꯝꯂꯦꯟ), is a classical Meitei language religious text (puya) of the indigenous Meitei religion...

The Ningthouja dynasty (Meitei: Ningthemchamayum; Old Manipuri: Ningthemcha Mayum) or the Mangang dynasty (Old Manipuri: Mangang Ningthou Mayum) is one...

directed by Prakas Aheibam. It is based on the medicine and the ancient Meitei civilization (ancient Kangleipak). This documentary movie was produced by...

boxes, or other symbols. Modern Meitei novels (ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯅꯣꯚꯦꯜ / ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯅꯣꯚꯦꯜ) constitute a significant segment of Meitei literature, developing steadily...

Lairembi (Meitei: ꯊꯣꯡꯉꯥꯛ ꯂꯥꯢꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ, romanized: thong-ngaak-laay-rem-bee, lit. 'gatekeeper goddess'), also known as Langol Lairemma (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯡꯒꯣꯜ ꯂꯥꯢꯔꯦꯝꯃ...

dwell in the forests in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion. The term "Umang" means "forest" and "Lai" means "deity" in Meitei language (Manipuri language)...

The Sanamahi Laihui is a Meitei language religious sacred text of Sanamahism, the traditional Meitei religion of Ancient Kangleipak. It is based on the...

The Meitei people of Manipur were previously sorted into seven separate clans. Each clan had its own lineage and was together known as a Yek Salai. Each...

"Hijan Hirao" (Meitei: ꯍꯤꯖꯟ ꯍꯤꯔꯥꯎ), also spelt as "Hichan Hilao" (Meitei: ꯍꯤꯆꯟ ꯍꯤꯂꯥꯎ), is a Meitei poetry text (puya), about the cutting down of a tree...

Leimarel Sidabi (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯃꯔꯦꯜ ꯁꯤꯗꯕꯤ) or Leimalel Sitapi (Old Manipuri: ꯂꯩꯃꯂꯦꯜ ꯁꯤꯇꯄꯤ) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak...

other symbols. In linguistics, Khurkhul dialect (ꯈꯨꯔꯈꯨꯜ) is a variety of Meitei language (Manipuri), spoken by the inhabitants of Khurkhul village, located...

Lainaotabi (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯥꯎꯇꯥꯕꯤ) or Leinaotabi (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯅꯥꯎꯇꯥꯕꯤ) is a goddess in ancient Meitei mythology and religion. She is the youngest wife of God...

A "Lam Lai" (Meitei: ꯂꯝ ꯂꯥꯢ, romanized: lam-lai, lit. 'regional god') refers to a presiding tutelary deity[clarification needed] of a particular region...

or other symbols. Thaomei (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯑꯣꯃꯩ), also spelled as Thaumei (Meitei: ꯊꯥꯎꯃꯩ), is a traditional Meitei lamp. The Meitei language word "Thaomei", is...

The Phouoibi Waron (Meitei: ꯐꯧꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯋꯥꯔꯣꯟ) or the Phouoibi Warol (Meitei: ꯐꯧꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯋꯥꯔꯣꯜ) is an old Meitei text (PuYa) written in a period between 13th...

Khuman Pokpa (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯄꯣꯛꯄ) or Khuman Apokpa (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯑꯄꯣꯛꯄ) is the Apokpa (Ancestor God) of the Khuman clan. He is regarded as the founder...

(Meitei: ꯀꯣꯔꯧꯍꯟꯕ, Old Manipuri: ꯀꯣꯂꯧꯍꯟꯄ, romanized: ko-lou-han-pa, lit. 'Master of the Sky') is the God of the Sun, the Sky and the Heaven in Meitei mythology...

female personification and the divinity of fruitful abundance in ancient Meitei mythology and religion. She is the goddess of fruit trees, gardens and orchards...

Lok Ningthou is a God in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak. He is the God of brooks, gorges, ravines, rills, rivulets, runnels and streams...

The Tharon or the Tharol is an ancient Meitei language literary work (puya), about the lore of the twelve lunar months of a year. It describes the changing...

Sanamahism (Meitei religion), Atingkok, the Supreme God is known with 1000 names as mentioned in multiple Meitei scriptures. Unlike other faiths, in Meitei paganism...

A Helloi (Meitei: ꯍꯦꯜꯂꯣꯢ) or a Heloi (Meitei: ꯍꯦꯂꯣꯢ) is a female nature spirit in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion. Hellois look like beautiful...

Koupalu (also, Koubaru or Koubru) is a primordial deity in Meitei mythology and religion. He is the Guardian of the North West direction. Legend says he...

Panam Ningthou (Meitei: ꯄꯅꯝ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ) is a God in Meitei mythology and religion. He is the protector of crops, especially paddy from hailstorm and thunder...

Pureiromba (Meitei: ꯄꯨꯔꯩꯔꯣꯝꯕ) or Puleilompa (Old Manipuri: ꯄꯨꯂꯩꯂꯣꯝꯄ) is a God in Meitei mythology and religion. He is the giver of rain and good luck...

Oinam. Oinam (Meitei: ꯑꯣꯢꯅꯥꯝ ꯁꯥꯒꯩ / ꯑꯣꯏꯅꯥꯝ ꯁꯥꯀꯩ, Old Manipuri: ꫡꯏꯅꯥꯝ ꯁꯥꯀꯩ) is a family belonging to a branch of the Khuman dynasty of the Meitei ethnicity...

of the most visited pilgrimage sites of Sanamahi religion. According to Meitei mythology and folklore, it is a sacred mountain and the home of Nongpok...

Chingkhong Poireiton (Meitei: ꯆꯤꯡꯈꯣꯡ ꯄꯣꯢꯔꯩꯇꯣꯟ), also known as Poileiton (Old Manipuri: ꯄꯣꯢꯂꯩꯇꯣꯟ), is a prince of the Khamnung (underworld kingdom) and...

The ancient legend of "Khamba Thoibi" (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ) is one of the epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore, that is originated...

Meidingu Poirei Ningthou Hanba Puranthaba or mononymously Puranthaba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Manipur who ruled from 1246 CE...

Marjing (Meitei: ꯃꯥꯔꯖꯤꯡ) is a primordial deity in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is the God of horses, polo...

(Khongjomnubi Nongarol), also spelt as the "Khongchomnupi Nongkalol", is an ancient Meitei literary narrative work (puya) about the six girls turning into the Pleiades...

Ancient Egyptian deities Mesopotamian deities Ancient Greek deities Ancient Meitei deities Ancient Roman deities Norse deities Hindu deities Hindu gods Devi...

A Hingchabi (Meitei: ꯍꯤꯡꯆꯥꯕꯤ, Old Manipuri: ꯍꯤꯡꯆꯥꯄꯤ, romanized: hing-chaa-pee, lit. 'giantess') is a mythical creature in Meitei mythology, folklore and...

Laikhurembi (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯈꯨꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ, Old Manipuri: Laikhulempi) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). She...

Pakhangba (Old Manipuri: Pakhangpa) is a primordial serpentine dragon god in Meitei mythology and religion. He is the protector of the universe and the destroyer...

Leimarel Sidabi (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯃꯔꯦꯜ ꯁꯤꯗꯕꯤ) is the highest ranked mother goddess in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism). She is known for having many...

Chalamba (Ancient Meitei: Chalampa; 1545-1562 CE) was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty in Kangleipak (present day Manipur). He became the king in...

Panthoibi (Meitei: ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ) or Panthoipi (Old Manipuri: ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯢꯄꯤ) is a goddess in the Meitei mythology and religion. People in Ancient Kangleipak (Antique...

Meitei religious, social and political leader and the founder of the antique Meitei religion revivalist school of Apokpa Marup. According to Meitei doctrines...

Khamlangba (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯂꯥꯡꯕ, romanized: kham-laang-ba), also spelt as Khamlangpa (Old Manipuri: ꯈꯝꯂꯥꯡꯄ, romanized: kham-laang-pa), is a deity in Meitei mythology...

Lailemma), is the Meitei word for 'goddess' or 'female deity', the male form is "Lairemba". It is a female term for a deity in Sanamahism (Meitei religion)....

the Meitei ethnicity in particular. It refers to the pre-Hindu faith of the Meitei ethnic group. It incorporates various teachings from the Meitei scriptures...

Imphal (Meitei: ꯏꯝꯐꯥꯜ, romanized: eem-phaal, Old Manipuri: ꯌꯨꯝꯐꯥꯜ, romanized: yoom-phaal [ɪmˈfɑl] (listen)) is the capital city of the Indian state of...

The "Leishemlon" (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯁꯦꯝꯂꯣꯟ), also spelt as the "Leishemlol", "Leisemlol" or "Leisemlon" (literally,"Story of the creation of the universe"), is...

and prosperity in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism). It falls on the 12th lunar day of the "Waakching" month of the Meitei calendar (Manipuri...

Nungthel Leima is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion. She is an adopted daughter of God Koupalu (Koubru) and Goddess Kounu. She is a wife of God...

Lailemma) is the mother goddess of house, household, royalty, rule and power in Meitei mythology and religion. She is designated as the all time ruling Queen Mother...

Bora, often termed as Singju Bora or Kanghou Bora, is a Meitei ethnic food item, prepared with oil fried vegetables. Other recipes may include fish flavor...

of Meiteis in the Americas (ꯑꯦꯁꯣꯁꯤꯌꯦꯁꯟ ꯑꯣꯐ ꯃꯩꯇꯩꯁ ꯏꯟ ꯗꯥ ꯑꯃꯦꯔꯤꯀꯥꯁ, abbreviated AMA) is a community organization representing members of the Meitei diaspora...

Tripura" or "Victor of Tripura") is a Meitei language literary text that chronicles the historical conflict between the Meitei king Garib Niwaj, also known as...

Koujeng Leima (Old Manipuri: Koucheng Leima) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion. She is a wife of God Koubru. She began as a tribal lady. She...

or other symbols. Lai Haraoba (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯔꯥꯎꯕ) is a traditional religious and cultural festival observed by the Meitei people in Myanmar, particularly...

Ancient Meitei literature Ancient Meitei hymns Meitei ritual songs Chang Thokpa Nachom Ngamu Usin Nongkhong Koiba Paklei Namsa Meitei deities Meitei festivals...

(Meitei: ꯕꯥꯡꯂꯥꯗꯦꯁꯦꯔ ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯀꯕꯤꯇꯥ), consisting of 20 Meitei language poems authored by 10 Meitei poets of Bangladesh. Later, 2 other books of Meitei language...

Meitei mythology and religion. She is the divine feminine personification of the death. She carries off the souls of people to the underworld (Meitei:...

written in the Meitei language, also known as Manipuri, a language spoken in the northeastern Indian states of Manipur, Assam, and among Meitei diaspora communities...

the Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei festivals, Meitei folklore, Meitei folktales, Meitei history, Meitei literature, Meitei mythology...

Gradually, they became connected with the Khuman clan (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯁꯂꯥꯢ), and the term Khuman-Nongyai (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ-ꯅꯣꯡꯌꯥꯏ) started to represent their merged...

Pakhangba Laishang (Meitei: ꯄꯥꯈꯪꯕ ꯂꯥꯢꯁꯪ) (literally, "Pakhangba Temple") is an ancient Meitei temple dedicated to God Pakhangba, inside the Kangla Palace...

(Meitei culture) Meitei confederacy Pana Meitei martial arts Thang Ta Sarit Sarak Cheibi Meitei traditional weapons Meitei traditional toys Meitei traditional...

This is a list of gods, goddesses, people and other figures from Meitei mythology. They are sorted into sections below. The immortals include gods, spirits...

or family, often prevailed in the Meitei religion (Sanamahism). Almost all the clans and the families of the Meitei ethnicity worship their ancestors...

cultural and religious significance to the Meitei ethnicity since the inception of Ancient Manipur. According to Meitei mythology and religion, the peak is the...

register of the Meitei language, historically used in the royal administration, religious ceremonies, and classical literature of the Meitei civilization...

Puthiba (Meitei: ꯄꯨꯊꯤꯕ), also known as Lai Puthiba, Lainingthou Puthiba, Iputhou Puthiba, Ibudhou Puthiba, is a deity of traditional Meitei religion,...

Pakhangba (Old Manipuri: Nongta Lailel Pakhangpa) was officially the first Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty. He was coronated in the Kangla of Kangleipak...

you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. This is a list of Meitei-language (Manipuri) feature films that were certified for release in 2022...

Loyalakpa (Meitei: ꯂꯣꯌꯥꯂꯥꯛꯄ), also spelt as Loyarakpa (Meitei: ꯂꯣꯌꯥꯔꯥꯛꯄ), is a God of youth, foothills and countryside in Meitei mythology and religion...

Shopkeeper Goddesses (Meitei: Keithel Kabi Lairembising, Old Manipuri: Keithel Kapi Lailempising) are the goddesses in Meitei mythology and religion...

(Meitei culture) Meitei confederacy Pana Meitei martial arts Thang Ta Sarit Sarak Cheibi Meitei traditional weapons Meitei traditional toys Meitei traditional...

Thongarel) is the god of the dead and the king of the underworld (Meitei: Khamnung) in Meitei mythology and religion. He is worshipped by the people in Ancient...

Phanek (ꯐꯅꯦꯛ) or Fanek is a traditional Meitei clothing, indigenously worn by women, in Manipur (Kangleipak). One ancient design is the lotus and the bee...

the Meitei culture, including but not limited to Meitei festivals, Meitei folklore, Meitei folktales, Meitei history, Meitei literature, Meitei mythology...

see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (Meitei: ꯆꯍꯤ ꯇꯔꯦꯠ ꯈꯨꯟꯇꯥꯛꯄ), also known as the Seven Years Devastation, was a period...

Miss Meitei Chanu is an annual beauty pageant that is run by the Manipur based Lainingthou Sanamahi Sana Pung (LSSP). The event aims to make Meitei women...

Burmese–Meitei relations Meitei–Shan relations Meitei confederacy Meitei martial arts Meitei traditional weapons Meitei traditional games Meitei traditional toys...

In Sanamahism (Meitei religion), there are multiple identities of the Sun God, among which Korouhanba, Sanamahi and Nongshaba are often depicted as the...

(a Meitei language word for "Queen" or "Mistress" or "Lady") may refer to: Ayangleima (disambiguation), a disambiguation page. Irai Leima, the Meitei goddess...

is the netherworld or the land under the surface of the human world in Meitei mythology and religion. It is the kingdom ruled by Thongalel, the god of...

Konthoujam Nongarol (Meitei: ꯀꯣꯟꯊꯧꯖꯝ ꯅꯣꯡꯒꯥꯔꯣꯜ), also spelt as the Konthoucham Nongkalol, is an ancient Meitei literary narrative work, about Chingphulon...

Lainingthou (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ, romanized: lāi-nīng-thaw, lit. 'king of the gods') is a divine title often used by male deities in Meitei mythology and...

This includes the list of scholars of Meitei Manipuri speaking ethnicities of Manipur, Assam and Tripura of India, Bangladesh as well as Myanmar. Ananta...

Meitei Cheiraoba or Sajibu Cheiraoba or Sajibu Nongma Panba or Meitei Manipuri New Year Festival is a festival celebrated by the Meitei ethnicity in the...

Nongpok Ningthou (Meitei: ꯅꯣꯡꯄꯣꯛ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ) is a deity in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is the ruling guardian...

all Meitei men. Shamu (Meitei culture) Meitei confederacy Pana Meitei martial arts Thang Ta Sarit Sarak Cheibi Meitei traditional weapons Meitei traditional...

celebrated by the Meitei ethnicity and the tribesmen communities of Manipur, on the 15th lunar day of "Mera" (Old Manipuri: Mela) month of the Meitei calendar...

Khwairakpa Erel (Meitei: ꯈ꯭ꯋꯥꯢꯔꯥꯛꯄ ꯏꯔꯦꯜ) or Khwairakpa Erel Umang Lai Nongpok Ningthou Khuvam (Meitei: ꯈ꯭ꯋꯥꯢꯔꯥꯛꯄ ꯏꯔꯦꯜ ꯎꯃꯪ ꯂꯥꯢ ꯅꯣꯡꯄꯣꯛ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯈꯨꯚꯝ) is a sacred...

shortly known as the MEELAL (Meitei: ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯏꯔꯣꯜ ꯏꯌꯦꯛ ꯂꯣꯏꯅꯁꯤꯜꯂꯣꯜ ꯑꯄꯨꯟꯕ ꯂꯨꯞ), is a group that works for the development of Meitei language (officially known...

Standard Imphal dialect, or Meitei Proper, or Standard Meiteilon, or Standard Manipuri, is the standard dialect of Meitei language, officially known as...

Thabungton (Meitei: Thaa Thaa Thaabungton; Old Manipuri: Thaa Thaa Thaapungton) is an old Meitei-language bedtime song. It is one of the Meitei folk songs...

Taoroinai (Meitei: ꯇꯥꯎꯔꯣꯢꯅꯥꯢ, romanized: taau-roy-naay)(Old Manipuri: ꯇꯥꯎꯂꯣꯢꯅꯥꯢ, romanized: taau-loy-naay) is a snake like dragon in Meitei mythology and...

marks, boxes, or other symbols. A Yek Salai (Meitei: ꯌꯦꯛ ꯁꯂꯥꯏ) or a Yek (Meitei: ꯌꯦꯛ) or a Salai (Meitei: ꯁꯥꯂꯥꯏ) refers to one member group within a union...

Kiyong (Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ ꯀꯤꯌꯣꯡ, romanized: Temple of Sanamahi) is a Meitei temple. It is built in honor of God Sanamahi of Sanamahism (Meitei religion)...

language Classical Meitei language Ancient Meitei language Ancient Meitei literature Ancient Meitei hymns Meitei ritual songs Meitei philosophy Philosophy...

deities. Here is a list of the "Chatkoi"s ("Jagoi"s) : The Chukpharon Jagoi (Meitei: ꯆꯨꯛꯐꯥꯔꯣꯟ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ; Old Manipuri: ꯆꯨꯛꯐꯥꯂꯣꯟ ꯆꯠꯀꯣꯢ) is a traditional Jagoi (Chatkoi)...

The Khuman dynasty (Meitei: Khuman Ningthou Mayum/Sagei) was a family of rulers or dynasts of the Khuman group of people (Meitei: Khuman Salai/Khuman...

Taibang Khaiba (ꯇꯥꯏꯕꯪ ꯈꯥꯏꯕ) is a deity in traditional Meitei religion of Sanamahism and ancient Meitei literature, especially known from the classical texts...

ornamented with sequins and mirrors. It is usually used by the Meitei Hindu brides in Meitei wedding and the dancers in the Manipuri Rasa Leela dance. Notably...

Stone Inscription (Old Manipuri: Konthoucham Lailempi Lailik Eepa Nungpaak; Meitei: Konthoujam Lairembi Lairik Eeba Nungpaak) or Konthoujam Lairemma Stone...

The Ningthourol Lambuba (Meitei: ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧꯔꯣꯜ ꯂꯝꯕꯨꯕ) is a Meitei language historical document (puya), about the reign of the Meitei kings of Ancient Kangleipak...

The Tutenglon (Meitei: ꯇꯨꯇꯦꯡꯂꯣꯟ) is an ancient Meitei language Meitei text, based on the saga of the two Meitei princes, Yoimongba and Taothingmang, who...

Mangang (Meitei: ꯃꯉꯥꯡ), also known as Ningthouja (Meitei: ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧꯖꯥ) is one of the seven main clans (Yek Salai) of the Meitei people in Manipur, a state...

ꯑꯃꯥꯏꯕꯤ), is a priestess (Amaibi) mentioned in the 1st century CE classical Meitei literary work Numit Kappa ("The Shooting Down of the Sun"). Portrayed as...

(ꯈꯨꯃꯟ) or Khumal (ꯈꯨꯃꯜ) refers to a historical dialectal variety of the Meitei language (also known as Manipuri language) associated with the Khuman dynasty...

Nongthang Leima (Meitei: ꯅꯣꯡꯊꯥꯡ ꯂꯩꯃ) is the goddess of seduction, thunder and lightning in Meitei mythology and religion. She was created by Atingkok (or...

"Thougal Jagoi" (Meitei: ꯊꯧꯒꯜ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ) literally, means the "Dance of dedication ") or "Jagoi Ashangbi" (Meitei: ꯖꯒꯣꯢ ꯑꯁꯥꯡꯕꯤ) is a Meitei traditional dance...

Khumanlol (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟꯂꯣꯜ), also spelt as Khumanlon (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟꯂꯣꯟ), is a chronicle (puya) of the genealogy of the rulers of the Khuman dynasty, which...

(Modern Meitei: "Loiyumba Sinyen"), also termed as the Loyumpa Silyel (Modern Meitei: "Loyumba Sinyen") or the Loiyumpa Shilyel (Modern Meitei: "Loiyumba...

between the Meiteis and the Khumans, following the execution of Meitei Queen Khayoiron Tangja Samphabi (a Khuman princess) by the Meitei Ningthouja king...

Lai Lamlen, also spelt as Lairamlen, is a high heavenly world in Meitei mythology and religion. It is the abode of Atingkok and his divine subjects. This...

women of the Meitei community in Manipur, a state in Northeast India. It holds cultural, religious, and romantic significance in Meitei civilization and...

traditional games Meitei traditional toys Meitei traditional weapons Meitei martial arts Thang Ta Sarit Sarak Cheibi derived from Ancient Meitei term "Yumshalol...

other symbols. Lai Haraoba (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯔꯥꯎꯕ, Bengali: লাই হরাওবা) is a traditional ritual festival observed by the Meitei people in Tripura, India as...

The "Imphal Polo Ground" (Meitei: ꯏꯝꯐꯥꯜ ꯀꯥꯡꯖꯩꯕꯨꯡ, Old Manipuri: ꯏꯝꯐꯥꯜ ꯀꯥꯡꯆꯩꯄꯨꯡ), originally known as "Mapal Kangjeibung" (Meitei: ꯃꯄꯥꯜ ꯀꯥꯡꯖꯩꯕꯨꯡ, Old Manipuri:...

Mongba Hanba (Meitei: ꯃꯣꯡꯕ ꯍꯟꯕ) or Mongpa Hanpa (Old Manipuri: ꯃꯣꯡꯄ ꯍꯟꯄ) is a forest god in Meitei mythology and religion. He is mainly worshipped in a...

appreciation. Meitei language in Bangladesh Meitei clothing in Bangladesh Meitei monuments in Bangladesh Meitei language festival Meitei language day ANI...

The Khuman Kangleirol (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯀꯪꯂꯩꯔꯣꯜ), also spelt as the Khuman Kangleiron (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯀꯪꯂꯩꯔꯣꯟ), is a classical Meitei language literary text...

The Chada Laihui (Meitei: ꯆꯥꯗꯥ ꯂꯥꯢꯍꯨꯢ) is a Meitei language historical document (puya), about the genealogy of the Meitei kings from their mothers' sides...

Yuva Puraskar prize winning writers of the literary works in Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) are honoured by India's National Academy...

to: Phouoibi, the Meitei goddess of bounty. Phouoibi Shayon, a Meitei mythological feature film. Phou-oibi, the rice goddess, a Meitei ballad opera. Phouoibi...

Meitei people in Myanmar Meitei clothing in Myanmar Meitei people in Bangladesh Meitei clothing in Bangladesh Meitei monuments in Bangladesh Meitei people...

Imphal West District (Meitei: Nongchup Imphal Pana) is one of the sixteen districts of the Manipur state of India. According to the 2011 census, it came...

Lainingthou Sanamahi, a primordial deity of Sanamahism, mainly celebrated by the Meitei ethnicity. Its main venue is Imphal, the metropolis of Manipur. Notably...

question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Ting Ting Chaoro (Meitei: ꯇꯤꯡ ꯇꯤꯡ ꯆꯥꯎꯔꯣ) is a traditional Meitei language song. It is usually sung by mothers while bathing...

Leichinlon (ꯂꯩꯆꯤꯟꯂꯣꯟ), is an ancient method of cloud divination practiced by the Meitei people of Manipur, in northeastern India. This traditional form of fortune-telling...

symbols. Lai Haraoba (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏ ꯍꯔꯥꯎꯕ, Bengali: লাই হরাওবা) is a traditional cultural and religious festival celebrated by the Meitei people in Bangladesh...

Laining is a modern religious denomination of Sanamahism, the primitive Meitei religion, founded by Laininghal Naoriya Phullo in 1930 in Cachar, Assam...

The Toreirol Lambuba (Meitei: ꯇꯣꯔꯩꯔꯣꯜ ꯂꯝꯕꯨꯕ) is an ancient Meitei language account (puya) of toponyms and descriptions of nomenclature of the places,...

Ahom–Meitei relations Kuranganayani Meitei people in Assam Meitei language in Assam Meitei people in Tripura Meitei queens of Tripura Burmese–Meitei relations...

Kwatha village is a traditional Meitei festival that celebrates the creation myths and ancestral Meitei deities of the Meitei community. The festival involves...

Manipur (Meitei: Kangleipak) is a state within the Republic of India. It has area of 22,347 km2 (8,628 mi2). In traditional Indian geography it falls under...

Phou-oibi, the rice goddess is a 2013 Meitei language ballad opera. It was performed by the Laihui Ensemble of Manipur. It was as a part of "Tapestry Sacred...

ladies. The festival is celebrated during the Meitei lunar month of Kalen. It continues for a week. Meiteis from all over Manipur visit the Thangjing Temple...

"Nongban Pombi Luwaopa" (Meitei: ꯅꯣꯡꯕꯥꯟ ꯄꯣꯝꯕꯤ ꯂꯨꯋꯥꯎꯕ) or "Nungpan Ponpi Luwaopa" (Meitei: ꯅꯨꯡꯄꯥꯟ ꯄꯣꯟꯄꯤ ꯂꯨꯋꯥꯎꯄ) is a Meitei language literary narrative...

celebrated by the Meitei ethnicity for five consecutive days starting from the full moon day of the lunar month of "Lamta" of the Meitei calendar (Manipuri...

Simple English Wiktionary has a definition for: Amakcham. Amakcham is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of...

surviving Meitei literary works. It was originally composed during the early historical period of Manipur, when the Meitei script and Classical Meitei language...

Chaakluk or Chakluk (ꯆꯥꯛꯂꯨꯛ; /chaak-look/) is a Meitei traditional dish. It is common among the Meitei people (alias Manipuri ethnicity) in Manipur, Assam...

ꯈꯣꯏꯌꯥ) was a Meitei warrior of the Mangang clan in ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He is notably mentioned in the classical Meitei literary chronicle...

Imphal East District (Meitei: Nongpok Imphal Pana) is one of the sixteen districts of Manipur state of India. According to 2011 census, it is the second...

History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7. https://sites.google.com/site/informationofodisha/history/meitei-kings-of-manipur...

Lainingthou Pishatao (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯄꯤꯁꯥꯇꯥꯎ, romanized: lāi-nīng-thou pī-sā-tāo, lit. '"Maker of All"'), mononymously known as Pisatao (Old Manipuri:...

illuminated the world, in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion. He is mentioned in the 1st century CE classical Meitei literary work Numit Kappa ("The...

ancient Meitei literature, drawing from historical events rather than traditional Meitei folktales. Thawanthaba Hiran is a landmark in early Meitei literature...

Meitei language of Manipur. The character of Hangoi holds a significant place in the Meitei arts, folklore, mythology, Sanamahism (traditional Meitei...

Khoriphaba (Meitei: ꯈꯣꯔꯤꯐꯥꯕ) is a God in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is the son of Sky God Salailen. He...

marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Subika manuscript is a 17th-century Meitei text on astronomy and cosmology, composed during the reign of King Khagemba...

especially reserved for Meitei kings) and killing the Meitei king Nonginphaba. Angoupamba Kiyamba was born in 1467 CE, the same year Meitei king Kiyamba ascended...

dating back to 568 AD to 658 AD were found inscribed with letters of archaic Meitei script. It is evident from the coins discovered that there was a good deal...

other symbols. The Stone Inscriptions of Khoibu refer to three ancient Meitei language stone epigraphs discovered in Khoibu village, located near the...

Yaoreima Chanu (ꯌꯥꯑꯣꯔꯩꯃꯥ ꯆꯅꯨ), was a queen in the early history of ancient Meitei civilization. She was connected to both the Chenglei kingdom and the Ningthouja...

Lamabam Kamal Singh (Meitei: ꯂꯃꯥꯕꯝ ꯀꯃꯜ ꯁꯤꯡꯍ) (b.1899, d. 1935) was a writer of Meitei literature of Modern Manipur. He is one of the pioneer writers of...

"Nongpok" (a Meitei language word for "Eastern direction") may refer to: East, a direction. Nongpok Leima, another name of the Meitei goddess "Panthoibi"...

Kounu (Meitei: ꯀꯧꯅꯨ ꯂꯥꯢꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ, Old Manipuri: ꯀꯧꯅꯨ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯦꯝꯄꯤ) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). She is...

soldiers married local Meitei women and learned the Meitei language. They brought the hookah to Manipur and established the Meitei Pangals, the Manipuri...

The Symbolism of Sanamahism, the Meitei religion, is the way of the representation of the certain aspects of the antique paganism of Ancient Manipur (Kangleipak)...

Phou Ningthou is a deity in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is the God and the divine male personification...

other symbols. A Paphal, also spelled as Pafal (Meitei: ꯄꯥꯐꯜ), or Paphan or Pafan (Meitei: ꯄꯥꯐꯟ), is a Meitei traditional symbolic representation, resembling...

Ningthoukhomba or Ningthou Khomba (Meitei: ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯈꯣꯃꯕ) was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Manipur who ruled from 1432 CE to 1467 CE...

A pumyat or pumyaat (/poom-yaat/) is a traditional Meitei dress, worn by menfolk on special occasions. It is popularly worn in ceremonial occasions as...

rituals of Sanamahism (Meitei religion). Their lives and duties encompass a wide range of activities to the spiritual life of the Meitei ethnicity. They play...

Hangen or the Ougri Hangken, also known as the Leiroi Nongloi Esei, is a Meitei cultural ritual song with various appellations of the sun and the mythology...

symbols. The stone inscriptions of Tarao Pal are a group of four historical Meitei language inscriptions discovered in the remote area of Tarao Pal, near the...

The Moirang Ningthourol Lambuba (Meitei: ꯃꯣꯢꯔꯥꯡ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧꯔꯣꯜ ꯂꯝꯕꯨꯕ) is a classical Meitei language historical document (puya). It is the court chronicle of...

symbols. Kongba Maru (Meitei: ꯀꯣꯡꯕ ꯃꯔꯨ), also known as Kongba Maru Laipham (Meitei: ꯀꯣꯡꯕ ꯃꯔꯨ ꯂꯥꯏꯐꯝ) or Kongba Maru Laiphamlen (Meitei: ꯀꯣꯡꯕ ꯃꯔꯨ ꯂꯥꯏꯐꯝꯂꯦꯟ)...

Langmeitong) or Chekla Langmeidong (Old Manipuri: Cheklaa Langmeitong) is a Meitei folktale of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). It is the story of a girl...

Guardian deities ("Ngaakpa Lai"s) of the ten directions ("Maikei"s) in Meitei mythology and religion. The foremost of them are Marjing (Malching), Thangjing...

love and fertility in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism). It is celebrated from the yearly datings according to the Meitei calendar. The timing...

Meiteis , one of the seven clans in Manipur. According to the Loiyumpa Silyel Constitution, people of this family used to practice traditional Meitei...

also called Kangleipak. They are one of the old families or clans of the Meitei people. The Chengleis had their own kingdom in a place called Khomjing before...

Ethnic violence broke out in Manipur, India, on 3 May 2023 between the Meitei people of the Imphal Valley and the Kuki-Zo tribal communities from the surrounding...

and Tamil - Buddhism. Punjabi, Sanskrit - Sikhism Classical Meitei - Sanamahism (Meitei religion) and Manipuri Vaishnavism Language death This short...

In Meitei mythology and folklore, the epic cycles of incarnations in Moirang (Meitei: Moirang Shayon, Moirang Sayon; Old Manipuri: Moilang Shaion, Moilang...

often show her as an evil spirit. She stays around the eaves of roofs in Meitei mythology and folklore. Her story is from Antique Kangleipak (Ancient Manipur)...

ꯄꯨꯌꯥ), is an old classical Meitei language PuYa text, considered as holy and sacred to Sanamahism, the traditional Meitei religion of Ancient Kangleipak...

The Kangjeirol (Old Manipuri: Kangcheilol) is an Ancient Meitei language text (PuYa) about the art of the game Sagol Kangjei (Old Manipuri: Sakol Kangchei)...

classical Meitei language historical narrative text attributed to Laisram Aroi and Yumnam Atibar. The story describes a military campaign led by the Meitei king...

Khonggul (Meitei: ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯈꯣꯡꯒꯨꯜ, literally, "in quest of Panthoibi" or "Panthoibi's footprint"), also spelt as Panthoipi Khongkul, is an ancient Meitei literary...

romanized: Meetingu) is a native royal title used by the kings of the Meitei people in Kangleipak (now called Manipur). The title was used before the...

Pheichom (Pheijom) or Feichom (Feijom) is a traditional Meitei loincloth, worn by men. It is mainly made of cotton or silk in gold, saffron or white colours...

two languages: Meitei and English. Roopa Baruah directed it. Hemanti Sarkar edited it. The story is about saving the endangered Meitei horse (Manipuri...

King Lamyai Kaikhinba and for integrating Khuman and Luwang elements into Meitei life, especially clothing. In 1334 CE, Kongyamba decisively defeated the...

Will Be Ningthou?" (Meitei: Ningthou Kanaana Oiganee?) is a fictional moral story of a Meitei King (Meitei: Ningthou), his Queen (Meitei: Leima), three princes...

Khongtekcha was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) who ruled from 762 CE to 772 CE. During his reign, the king...

supreme God of the Meitei religion, Ibudhou Pakhangba. The drawing itself is known as, "Ibudhou Pakhangba". The Bihu Loukon (Meitei: ꯕꯤꯍꯨ ꯂꯧꯀꯣꯟ) is an...

The Cheitharol Kumbaba, originally spelt as the Cheithalol Kumpapa, is a Meitei language royal court chronicle of the rulers of the Ningthouja dynasty of...

Chalamba (Ancient Meitei: Chalampa) is a Meitei male given name. It may also refer to: Chalamba (Meitei king) Chalamba (Khuman prince)...

rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. In Meitei language and culture, Machu (/matʃu/; /mə.cu/) refers to the concept of...

dynasty and the Luwang dynasty) of Meitei confederacy, and its contributions to early literature and culture of Meitei civilisation. The Chengleis played...

Eyek Leima is a primordial goddess in Meitei mythology and religion. She is the female divinity and the divine personification of intelligence, knowledge...

known as Moilang (ꯃꯣꯏꯂꯥꯡ), denotes a historical dialectal variety of the Meitei language (also known as Manipuri) associated with the Moirang clan and its...

both a traditional Meitei game and a Meitei language song, sung during the game. It is very popular among the children of Meitei ethnicity of Manipur...

Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary (Meitei: Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Lamlak-ki Saa-Ngaa Ngaak Senpham) is a wildlife sanctuary in Chandel district of Manipur...

Nura Pakhang (Portuguese: Eu e Tu) is a Meitei-Portuguese bilingual song. It was sung by Manipuri folk musical artist Mangka Mayanglambam and the artists...

Eromba is a Meitei ethnic dish, generally consisting of many pickling ingredients, among which chili is the main essential ingredient. It is a very popular...

simultaneously illuminated the world in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion. He is mentioned in the 1st century CE classical Meitei literary work Numit Kappa (“The...

Callan Hodson". It is about the traditions, folklore and folktales of the Meitei ethnicity. It is a monograph, originally published under the orders of the...

1262 CE to 1277 CE. He was the second son of Meitei king Chingthang Lanthaba, the younger brother of Meitei king Puranthaba and the elder-half brother of...

Ooti or Uti is a Meitei traditional dish, made up of soaked rice and soaked peas. It is a gruel of rice, green grams and a concoction of green onions....

Chalamba (Ancient Meitei: Chalampa) was a son of Khuman King Kwakpa and a Meitei Lady Piyainu. His story was often related to goddess Imoinu (Emoinu) and...

In Meitei stories, Kangla Sa or Kangla Sha is a dragon lion. It has a lion's body, a dragon's head, and two horns. Meitei people believe it to be holy...

Moirang (Meitei: ꯃꯣꯏꯔꯥꯡ, also called Moilang in old Meitei) is one of the seven main clans of the Meitei people in Manipur, India. It includes many family...

the classical architectural tradition of house-building in traditional Meitei society, reflecting both cultural heritage and ancestral craftsmanship....

Kiyamba may refer to: Angoupamba Kiyamba, the 20th Angom king. Senbi Kiyamba, a Meitei king who conquered the Kabaw Valley. A Meitei male given name....

Manipuri festivals may refer to: Manipuri festivals or Meitei festivals, the festivals of Meitei Manipuri culture. Fairs and festivals in Manipur, the...

various polytheistic religions that are practiced today such as Sanamahism (Meitei paganism), Tengrism, Shinto, Chinese folk religion, Wicca, Druidism, Taoism...

Kabok or Kapok is a Meitei ethnic food item, generally made up of puffed rice, roasted rice and molasses. It is available in many flavours, including honey...

Simple English Wiktionary has a definition for: Yensenbam. Yensenbam is a Meitei Manipuri surname or family name which has Indian origin. People of this...

is a children's book based on 12 stories from the Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) of the Meitei ethnicity of Manipur. The book is published by the...

Tonaba was a Meitei monarch of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) who ruled from 1354 CE to 1359 CE. He battled with the Heirem...

often had Maiba priesthood (of traditional Meitei religion). They were responsible for taking back the pig (Meitei: ok). "Okram surname". Archived from the...

 The Great Kwatha Accession), also spelled as Kwatha Pham Kaba, is a 2024 Meitei language documentary, directed by Khaba Maimom, that explores Pham Kaaba...

the Koireng people were subjected to raids by Meitei kings from the Imphal valley. After that, the Meiteis adopted "Koireng Lai" into their religion. Singh...

agriculture, crops, fertility, grains, harvest, paddy, rice and wealth in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak). She is the...

Thongba (ꯉꯥ ꯊꯣꯡꯕ) is a fish curry of traditional Meitei cuisine, of Manipur. It is a staple dish in Meitei households and is prepared from freshwater fish...

traditional Meitei religion (known as Sanamahism or Lainingthouism in modern times). They were responsible for worshipping Chinga Leima, a Meitei goddess...

sites found in the present day Indian state of Manipur: The Bihu Loukon (Meitei: ꯕꯤꯍꯨ ꯂꯧꯀꯣꯟ) or the Chenglei Leipak (Old Manipuri: ꯆꯦꯡꯂꯩ ꯂꯩꯄꯥꯛ) is an ancient...

Hiyang Hiren (Meitei: ꯍꯤꯌꯥꯡ ꯍꯤꯔꯦꯟ) (literally, "large race boat") is a traditional royal race boat, used at the Hiyang Tannaba ceremony in the religious...

important goddess in old Meitei mythology, folklore and religion of Sanamahism. Meitei people believe she protects marketplaces (Meitei: Keithel) and the women...

Khamba Thoibi Jagoi (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ, lit. 'Khamba Thoibi Dance') is a classical dance form, originated from the Ancient Moirang kingdom of Manipur...

The Simple English Wiktionary has a definition for: Yambem. Yambem is a Meitei Manipuri surname or family name which has Indian origin. People of this...

The Manipur State Museum (Meitei: Manipur Pukei Lankei Shanglen) is an institution displaying a collection of artistic, cultural, historical and scientific...

Hada Samaton Ayangba is a Meitei language theme song of the 8th Manipur Polo International 2014, sung by Mangka Mayanglambam and composed by M. Mangangsana...

Maibi Jagoi (Meitei: ꯃꯥꯢꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ; literally, "Priestess' dance") is a traditional dance form performed by the maibis (priestesses) during the religious...

is any god or goddess worshipped inside the household of the mankind in Meitei folklore and religion. The Imung Lais are the protectors and caretakers...

Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He is notably mentioned in the classical Meitei literary text Chainarol (An Account of Combats). He is best known for his...

Moirang (Meitei: ꯃꯣꯢꯔꯥꯡ, ꯃꯣꯏꯔꯥꯡ), also spelt as Moilang (Old Manipuri: ꯃꯣꯢꯂꯥꯡ, ꯃꯣꯏꯂꯥꯡ), is a small town and an assembly constituency, in Bishnupur district...

or Lai Phataba (ꯂꯥꯏ ꯐꯇꯕ), refers to an evil spirit in the Meitei language. Even in Meitei terminology, in monotheistic religions, there is usually only...

celebrated by the Meitei people and the tribesmen communities of Manipur, on the 1st lunar day of "Mera" (Old Manipuri: Mela) month of the Meitei calendar (Manipuri...

Keibu Keioiba or Kabui Keioiba is a mythical creature in the Meitei mythology and folk stories of Manipur. He has the head of a tiger and the body of a...

Gujarati English Hindi Kannada Kashmiri Konkani Maithili Malayalam Manipuri (Meitei) Marathi Nepali Odia Punjabi Sanskrit Santali Sindhi Tamil Telugu Urdu "Languages...

shining in the sky, to create the night. It has a strong basis on the Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Manipur. The Stories of Suns Shadows from...

found natively in Manipur Meitei Nganu, one of the many duck breeds found in Manipur Nganu Leima, a duck goddess of the Meitei religion of Manipur One of...

"Panthoibi Jagoi" (Meitei: ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ) (literally, "Panthoibi's dance" or "Dance dedicated to the Divine Mother") is a duet dance form, portraying the...

Nangkhang Koiba (ꯅꯪꯈꯪ ꯀꯣꯏꯕ), is a cultural and cosmological tradition of the Meitei people of Ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur). It forms part of the...

Maliyapham Palcha (aka. Mariyafambalcha) (1359 BC- 1329 BC), the present day Meitei calendar was invented and developed in a systematic way for public usage...

Khahi Ngamba (ꯈꯥꯍꯤ ꯉꯝꯕ, transl. “Conqueror of the Khasiyas”) is a classical Meitei language literary text. It was written during the reign of Maharaja Chandrakirti...

ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He is notably mentioned in the classical Meitei literary text Chainarol (An Account of Combats). Known for his physical...

and Cultural Forum, Tripura is a group that works for the development of Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language), its literature and culture...

Thingbai Selhongba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Manipur who ruled from 1241 CE to 1246 CE. He succeeded his father Chingthang...

Meidingu Loiyumba or Meidingu Loyumba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty and the founder of the Kangleipak Kingdom who ruled from 1073 CE to 1121...

sit on the throne of Kangla. Pakhangba, a primordial serpentine dragon in Meitei mythology. Pakhangpa Laihui, a holy scripture of Sanamahi religion. Tangcha...

(literally, "Crow freeing festival") is a traditional festival celebrated by the Meitei ethnicity, in which the King of Manipur sets a crow free from bondage. The...

In Meitei folklore, mythology and religion, Nongthang Leima, the primordial goddess of thunder and lightning, dance and music, charming and seduction,...

The Kakching Garden (Meitei: Kakching Leikol) is a garden on the Uyok Ching hill to the west of the Kakching airfield. It is in the Kakching district of...

Puya Mei Thaba (Meitei: ꯄꯨꯌꯥ ꯃꯩ ꯊꯥꯕ) (literally, the burning of puya) was a historical event of the burning of the sacred scriptures (puyas) of Sanamahism...

Amasung Keibu Keioiba (English: Yamata-no-Orochi and Keibu Keioiba) is a Meitei language play. It was written and directed by Heisnam Tomba. It was produced...

Meidingu Loitongba (Old Manipuri: Meitingu Loitongpa) was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Manipur from 1122 CE to 1149 CE. He succeeded...

Khamen Chatpa is a traditional Meitei white silk loincloth (pheijom), mainly made with purple patterns of scrolls stamped on it by means of wooden blocks...

marks, boxes, or other symbols. Tengleimaka Amba (ꯇꯦꯡꯂꯩꯃꯀꯥ ꯑꯥꯝꯕ) was a Meitei warrior from the Mangang clan in ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He...

Modern Meitei language Medieval Meitei language Ancient Meitei language Meitei grammar Meitei proverbs Meitei philosophy Meitei mythology Meitei folklore...

Paikhomba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja royal family of Medieval Manipur. He ruled from 1666 CE to 1697 CE. He is known for bringing back his father's...

Laihui, is a Meitei language religious text that praises Nongsaba, who is believed to be the second son of the Universal Lord in Meitei mythology. He...

Headhunters (2019) Panthoibi (2021) Ancient Meitei hymns Meitei ritual songs Traditional Meitei theatre Modern Meitei theatre Tagat, Anurag (2025-08-20). "Indian...

Chakha Saphabi (ꯍꯥꯎꯅꯨ ꯆꯥꯈꯥ ꯁꯥꯐꯕꯤ), is an ancient Meitei woman mentioned in the 1st century CE classical Meitei literary work Numit Kappa (The Shooting Down...

mentioned in the traditional Meitei story Panthoipi Khongkul (Panthoibi Khonggul). He was the husband of deified Lady Panthoipi, a Meitei princess known for her...

Thangjing), a deity in Sanamahism, the indigenous polytheistic religion of the Meitei civilization. The temple complex is considered one of the most culturally...

Kangleipak (early Manipur). His story is notably mentioned in the classical Meitei literary work Chainarol (An Account of Combats). His story shows both personal...

Tengnoupal district, Manipur, northeast India, with the objective of promoting Meitei culture and encouraging community development. It promotes the cultural...

(ꯑꯋꯥꯡ ꯐꯥꯠꯂꯧ ꯂꯥꯏꯃꯈꯣꯝꯕ) is a deity in Meitei mythology, folklore and Sanamahism. He is a central figure in Meitei religious tradition, particularly in...

Tibeto-Burman languages with an old written tradition (the other three being Meitei (or Manipuri), Burmese, and Newar). Tibetan: བོད་ཡིག་བརྡ་ཚད་ལྡན་དུ་སྒྱུར་བའི་ལ...

Angom (Meitei: ꯑꯉꯣꯝ) is one of the seven main clans of the Meitei people. The Angom clan is made up of different groups called Yumnaks. They are part of...

(ꯆꯤꯃꯥꯔꯥꯡꯕ) was a Meitei warrior of Mangang clan in ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur). He is notably mentioned in the classical Meitei historical-literary...

spiritual devotion in the Sanamahi religion. It is mainly practised by the Meitei people of Kangleipak (modern day Manipur). According to Meetei tradition...

"Leisem Jagoi " (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯁꯦꯝ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ) (literally, "Dance of creation of the earth") is a dance form enacted by imitating the movements of nine gods and...

"Kadeng Thangjahanba" (Meitei: ꯀꯗꯦꯡ ꯊꯥꯡꯖꯍꯟꯕ) is one of the principal characters in the ancient Moirang Kangleirol legends. He is a blacksmith and a minster...

Leela Pakhangba. This remarkable achievement was recorded in many ancient Meitei scriptures including the Kangbalon and the Kangjeirol. There is a genealogy...

lake. She is worshipped by the Meitei people. Meiteis think she is their mother. She is highly respected by the Meitei fishermen of the Loktak areas....

"Khuman Leipaak" (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯂꯩꯄꯥꯛ) (literally, "Khuman kingdom") was an independent powerful kingdom, ruled by the kings of the Khuman dynasty in Ancient...

Lairenba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur who ruled from 1394 CE to 1399 CE. He succeeded his father Tabungba...

remembered for her brief but emotionally powerful role in the classical Meitei historic literary work Thawanthaba Hiran. She is portrayed as a graceful...

Wiktionary has a definition for: Arambam. Arambam (Old Manipuri: Alampam) is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of...

or other symbols. Profanity, or swearing, cursing, or cussing, exists in Meitei language (also known as Manipuri language). Although some words are not...

Kakching may also refer to: of or relating to Kakching Kakching dialect of Meitei language Kakching Khunou, an eponymous village, near Kakching Kakching district...

or Wangbren) is the god of water, rain, flood, disease and sickness in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). He is the...

Wiktionary has a definition for: Abujam. Abujam (Old Manipuri: Apucham) is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of...

Sheireng or the Khamba Thoibi Seireng (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯏꯕꯤ ꯁꯩꯔꯦꯡ, lit. 'Poem on Khamba Thoibi') is a 1940 Meitei language classical epic poem. It tells...

descendant of Poireiton and he has nine wives. Regarding relationship with the Meitei kings of the Ningthouja dynasty, Punshiba gave training of state craft and...

of maternal stature in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion. She is notably mentioned in the 1st century CE classical Meitei literary work Numit Kappa...

The Simple English Wiktionary has a definition for: Huirem. Huirem is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of...

of Manipur is the Meiteis, also known as the Manipuris. The census data recorded the following information. In the 1961 census, Meitei language (also known...

Meidingu Khamlang Yaraba or mononymously Yaraba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) who ruled from 798 CE...

In Sanamahism (Meitei religion), there are four major classes of deities. These are the Apokpas, the Imung Lais, the Lam Lais and the Umang Lais. Apokpa...

Thaomei, also known as Eta Thaomei (Meitei: ꯏꯇꯥ ꯊꯥꯎꯃꯩ, lit. 'Friend lamp'), or Eta Thangmei (Meitei: ꯏꯇꯥ ꯊꯥꯡꯃꯩ), is a Meitei folktale from Manipur. It is the...

81373694 The Loktak Folklore Museum (Meitei: Loktak Khunnung Pukei Lankei Shanglen) or the Thanga Folklore Museum (Meitei: Thanga Khunnung Pukei Lankei Shanglen)...

Meitei deity. This Bangladeshi Meitei monument is located inside the Manipuri Rajbari of Lama Bazar. It is one of the cultural heritage of the Meitei...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Akangsu (ꯑꯀꯥꯡꯁꯨ) was a Meitei warrior from ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur), whose memorable encounter...

were angry and attacked the Meitei kingdom but were defeated. In the battle, about thirty people were captured by the Meiteis with some who fled their homes...

Meitei language play that interweaves the stories of the two legendary creatures, Yamata-no-Orochi of Japanese mythology and Keibu Keioiba of Meitei mythology...

appears frequently in Meitei mythology and Meitei folktales of the Meitei folklore of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). In the Meitei folktale of "Houdong...

"medicine" and Lon meaning "science" or "treatise") refers to the traditional Meitei science of medicine and healing. It includes the knowledge and use of medicinal...

the region, particularly before the emergence of a unified Meitei kingdom, through Meitei confederacy. This list traces the succession of Khuman kings...

the seven main clans (called Yek Salai) of the Meitei people. The Kha Nganpa are part of the old Meitei group of clans. Mangang Luwang Khuman Angom Salai...

classical Meitei literary work known as the Chengleiron, one of the earliest works of ancient Meitei literature. His stories are mythologized in Meitei mythology...

Maibarol (ꯃꯥꯏꯕꯔꯣꯜ), also known as Maibaron (ꯃꯥꯏꯕꯔꯣꯟ), is a traditional Meitei language term that refers to the art and science of therapeutic practice...

question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Chingkhei Thanbi (ꯆꯤꯡꯈꯩ ꯊꯥꯟꯕꯤ) was a Meitei princess, the daughter of King Thawanthaba of the Ningthouja dynasty, and...

Khuman (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ) is one of the seven main clans (Yek Salai) of the Meitei people. The Khuman clan was once a powerful group that ruled parts of Kangleipak...

mentioned in the classical Meitei literary work Chainarol (An Account of Combats). He is remembered for his notable duel with the Meitei warrior named Tengleimaka...

or other symbols. In linguistics, Kwatha (ꯀ꯭ꯋꯥꯊꯥ) is a dialect of the Meitei language, officially known as Manipuri language. It is spoken in the small...

India. Kwatha is notable for being the only Meitei-majority settlement in the hill regions of Manipur, as Meitei people are predominantly found in the Imphal...

Chakpa Makhao Ngambi was a queen of Burma. She was a Meitei princess of Manipur. She was the wife of King Taninganway of Burma. She was a close relative...

Phouoibi Shayon is a 2017 Indian Meitei language mythological feature film. It is directed by Oinam Samananda and produced under the collaboration of the...

Loktak Lake (Meitei: Loktak Paat) is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in the central plains of the state of Manipur. It is famous for the...

ꯂꯥꯏꯍꯨꯏ) is a classical Meitei language historical chronicle of the kings of the Angom clan. It follows the style of two earlier Meitei royal chronicles: the...

notable figure in early Manipuri literature and Meitei folklore, especially as featured in the classical Meitei historical-mythological text, Chengleiron....

Manipur). He is best known in traditional Meitei stories as the father-in-law of deified Lady Panthoipi, a Meitei princess of the Ningthouja royal family...

ꯌꯨꯝꯊꯪꯕ) was the founder of the Chenglei (Sarang Leishangthem) clan of the Meitei confederacy. Nungou Yumthangba was a son of Tharang and Huimu Leima. His...

The Khonghampat Orchidarium (Meitei: Khonghampat Urei Leikol) is a botanical garden in Imphal, Manipur. It is dedicated to the collection, cultivation...

Cheisaang Marol (Meitei: ꯆꯩꯁꯥꯡ ꯃꯔꯣꯜ), also known as Cheisang Maron (Meitei: ꯆꯩꯁꯥꯡ ꯃꯔꯣꯟ), is a form of martial arts practiced by the early Meitei people of Manipur...

Wiktionary has a definition for: Akoijam. Akoijam (Old Manipuri: Akoicham) is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of...

you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. This is a list of Meitei-language (Manipuri) feature films that were certified for release in 2025...

Ilai Ningthou) or Ike Ningthau (Old Manipuri: Ike Ningthou) is a God in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak)...

see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Kumdamsei (Meitei: ꯀꯨꯝꯗꯝꯁꯩ) is an ancient Meitei language literary work. It talks about the changes in seasons...

Bijando (ꯑꯣꯏꯅꯥ ꯕꯤꯖꯥꯟꯗꯣ), mononymously known as Bijando (ꯕꯤꯖꯥꯟꯗꯣ), was a Meitei comedian and court official who lived during the medieval period of Manipur...

known as Macha Ebemma Khudithibi (MEK), is a goddess in Meitei mythology and traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism) of ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur)...

philosophical tradition of the Meitei people of ancient Kangleipak (present-day Manipur). This tradition is deeply rooted in Meitei culture and has been practiced...

Luwang (Meitei: ꯂꯨꯋꯥꯡ) is one of the seven main clans (Yek Salai) of the Meitei people in Manipur, a state in northeast India. The Luwang group is made...

terrorised and devoured by the legendary giant bird Kakyen (ꯀꯛꯌꯦꯟ). The two Meitei princes, Yoimongba and Taothingmang, were on a river cleaning mission when...

Hijam Anganghal (Meitei: ꯍꯤꯖꯝ ꯑꯉꯥꯡꯍꯜ) (1892-1939) is one of the pioneer poets in the Meitei literature of Modern Manipur. He is best known for composing...

language novel, written by Linthoi Chanu. It is a collection of legends from Meitei mythology as well as history. The epic saga starts from the journey of Poireiton...

in Meitei language in Meitei script written as "ꯀꯨꯕꯦꯔ ꯀꯩꯁꯥꯝ" in Meitei language in Meitei script written as "ꯀꯨꯕꯦꯔ" in Meitei language in Meitei script...

known as Thengnarel, or Thangnarel, is a forest deity in Meitei mythology and traditional Meitei religion (Sanamahism) of Kangleipak (Manipur). He originates...

Kangjeibung) Manung Kangjeibung Lai Haraoba Meitei architecture Meitei folklore Meitei mythology Meitei religion Umang Lai Kangla Palace Langthabal Konung...

competition held in Manipur, India, named after Kangleipak, the ancient Meitei name of the region that reflects its cultural and historical heritage. The...

Wiktionary has a definition for: Arubam. Arubam (Old Manipuri: Alupam) is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of...

Leima Jagoi (Meitei: ꯂꯩꯃ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ) (literally, "Queen's dance" or "Dance of the Lairembi") is a dance form of the Meitei people of Manipur. It is adored with...

Mingamba or Kakyel Meengamba, was a big man-eating bird mentioned in the Meitei mythology, folklore and history of Kangleipak (Manipur). According to legends...

Wiktionary has a definition for: Chandam. Chandam (Old Manipuri: Chantam) is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of...

appears frequently in Meitei mythology and Meitei folktales of the Meitei folklore of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). In the Meitei folktale of "Sanagi...

of important heirs who shaped the histories of the Chenglei kingdom and Meitei kingdom. Thangyi Khongjromba is portrayed as a strong and respected leader...

absolute abode of goddess Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi of Sanamahism, the Meitei religion. The grove is one of the oldest Umang Lais in Manipur. It is in...

Manipuri: Ilai Leima) or Ireima (Old Manipuri: Ileima) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur)...

The Moirang Kangleirol (Meitei: ꯃꯣꯢꯔꯥꯡ ꯀꯪꯂꯩꯔꯣꯜ), also spelt as Moilang Kangleilol, is a body of history, literature, folklore, mythology, legends and other...

ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He is notably mentioned in the classical Meitei text Chainarol (An Account of Combats), where he is portrayed as a brave...

Khuman clan's role within the historical context of early Manipur. Meitei princess Meitei queens of Tripura name is eponymous with previous queens Khelchandra...

support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Khwairakpa (Meitei: ꯈꯋꯥ꯭꯭ꯢꯔꯥꯛꯄꯥ, romanized: Khwaai-raak-paa) was a royal prince of Manipur...

Chakha Moiremba of the Khuman clan, an episode recorded in the classical Meitei martial chronicle Chainarol (An Account of Combats). His story shows themes...

Wiktionary has a definition for: Longjam. Longjam is a surname or family name of Meitei people. People of this family mainly live in Manipur, India. "Longjam surname"...

India 2019, Mister International 2022, global pageant leader, from the Meitei ethnicity of Imphal, Manipur who predominantly works in Asia, primarily...

Shangkhurembi or Shangno), is a goddess in the mythology and folklore of the Meitei and Anal cultures of ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). She is remembered...

Meidingu Kainou Irengba was a Meitei king of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) who ruled from 983 CE to 1073 CE. He fought the...

Thangjing may refer to: Thangjing, a God in Meitei mythology. Thangjing Hill, a hill in Manipur....

you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. The Mangang tribes (Meitei: ꯃꯉꯥꯡ ꯍꯥꯎ, romanized: Ma-ngaang Haau / Ma-ngaang Haao) were an ancient tribe...

(ꯉꯥꯃꯨ ꯎꯁꯤꯟ), also spelled as Ngamu Ushin, is a traditional ritual of the Meitei people of ancient Kangleipak (in modern-day Manipur, northeast India). The...

The Simple English Wiktionary has a definition for: Akham. Akham is a Meitei family. It is native to Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). People of this...

The Ningthou Kangbalon (Old Manipuri: Ningthou Kangpalon) is an Ancient Meitei language historic text (PuYa), which presents a brief genealogy of the rulers...

Hanglem. Hanglem is a Meitei Manipuri surname or family name or "Yumnak" in Meiteilon belonging to a branch of Khuman clan of Meitei ethnicity. "Hanglem...

you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. This is a list of Meitei-language (Manipuri) feature films that were certified for release in 2026...

Simple English Wiktionary has a definition for: Khumukcham. Khumukcham is a Meitei family which has Indian origin. People of this family mainly live in Manipur...

Raja Gambhir Singh (Chinglen Nongdrenkhomba) of Manipur kingdom in Kohima (Meitei: Thibommei), the capital of Nagaland. It was erected in 1833 AD as a mark...

Meitei ruler of the Ningthouja dynasty of Medieval Kangleipak who ruled from 1195 CE to 1131 CE. He is the main personality in the historical Meitei language...

Man and Old Woman planting Taro) or "Hanubi Hentak! Hanuba Hentak!" is a Meitei folktale originated from Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). Once there...

Khuman–Luwang royal family line, which started from Poireiton, a famous figure in Meitei mythology and a king of the early united Khuman-Luwang people. Poireiton...

Langlon (ꯂꯥꯡꯂꯣꯟ) is a classical Meitei language literary work written by Wahengba Madhabram. It is often referred to as the Meitei Chanakya Slok because of its...

was a census held in Manipur, India every ten years. In the 1951 census, Meitei language (also known as Manipuri language) speakers account for 65.29% of...

classical Meitei text Chainarol, a collection of dramatic real-life duels between warriors from various clans. His encounter with the Meitei warrior named...

The Angom dynasty (Meitei: ꯑꯉꯣꯝ ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯃꯌꯨꯝ, romanized: A-ngom Neeng-thou Mayuum, lit. 'Royal house of the Angom clan') was a family of rulers of the Angom...

throne with his Queen Laitonghal to rule the kingdom in peace. In Ancient Meitei language, "Kao" means a wild bull and "Khangpa" means to prevent or to catch...

ceremony, described in the Khamba Thoibi, a classical Meitei epic from the Moirang Kangleirol genre of Meitei mythology and folklore. The ritual is held for...

may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols. Toy Gun is a 2025 Indian Meitei language short film. It is written and directed by Thingnam Parshuram in...

classical Meitei language book of maxims. The sayings in the book come from practical experience. It was composed during the time of Meitei king Maharaja...

tolerance By Nganthoi Lourembam Meitei Women in Collectives Gender Roles and Potentials Part 1 By Ningthoujam Irina Meitei Women in Collectives Gender Roles...

Council, an autonomous council for the Manipuri community (also known as Meitei ethnicity) in Assam. This demand has gained attention through peaceful protests...

Meitei method of cooking chicken. It is a type of chicken curry that is regarded as the most typical preparation of chicken in the traditional Meitei...

Chingphuron Konthousu (Old Manipuri: Chingphulon Konthousu) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur)...

traditional ritualistic Meitei festival performed in Manipur, India, and by the Meitei people in Myanmar, dedicated to Pakhangpa and other Meitei deities. The ritual...

Poireiton Khunthokpa (literally, immigration by Poireiton) is an ancient Meitei literary narrative work (puya), describing about the immigration of a band...

Panthoibi may refer to: Panthoibi, the goddess of war, love and fertility in Meitei religion Panthoibi Jagoi, a dance form Panthoibi Khongul, an ancient text...