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) 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.
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.
Lok Ningthou is one of the Lainingthous. He is also one of the ten Maikei Ngaakpa Lais.
See also
References
- ^ 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.
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- Abundance gods in Meitei mythology
- Earth gods in Meitei mythology
- Fortune gods in Meitei mythology
- Guardians of the directions (Meitei)
- Kings in Meitei mythology
- Magic gods in Meitei mythology
- Mountain gods in Meitei mythology
- Nature gods in Meitei mythology
- Peace gods in Meitei mythology
- Sea and river gods
- Time and fate gods in Meitei mythology
- Water gods in Meitei mythology