Lok Ningthou
| Lok Ningthou | |
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| Member of Lainingthous and Maikei Ngaakpa Lais | |
 "Lok Ningthou", the Ancient Meitei name of the God, written in archaic Meetei Mayek abugida | |
| Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Abodes | brooks, gorges, ravines, rills, rivulets, runnels and streams |
| Texts | PuYas |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
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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. He is the Guardian God of the Southern direction. He is a son of Wangbren (Old Manipuri: Wangpulen), the God of water.[1][2]
Etymology
[change | change source]In Meitei language (Manipuri language), the term "Lok" (ꯂꯣꯛ, /lok/) has multiple meanings. It means a gorge or a ravine.[3] "Lok" also means a brook or a rill or a rivulet or a runnel or a stream.[4][5][6] In Meitei language (Manipuri language), the term "Ningthou" (ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ, /niŋ.tʰəu/) means "king" or "ruler".[7][2]
Description
[change | change source]God Lok Ningthou is also given the title "Khana Chaoba" (or "Khana Chaopa") like his father Wangbren (Old Manipuri: Wangpulen). He is also known as "Noushuba Mihingchi" (Old Manipuri: Noushupa Mihingchi). He is known for having seven children.[1]
God Lok Ningthou is one of the Lainingthous. He is also one of the ten Maikei Ngaakpa Lais.[1]
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[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Neelabi, sairem (2006). Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul (in Manipuri). p. 36.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. p. 193. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.
- ↑ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary.Lok". dsal.uchicago.edu.
- ↑ "Manipuri Dictionary » Search Results » Lok".
- ↑ Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. p. 74. ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Nalini (2021-09-03). Gods, Giants and the Geography of India. Hachette UK. ISBN 978-93-91028-27-5.
- ↑ Sharma, H. Surmangol (2006). "Learners' Manipuri-English dictionary.Ningthou". dsal.uchicago.edu.
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