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Is Sanamahism a religion?
Sanamahism, also known as Meitei religion, Manipuri religion or Kanglei religion, is an animistic, ancestor-worshipping, shaman-led religious tradition found among the Meitei people in Manipur state in India. The term is derived from Sanamahi, the most important Meitei deity.
Who is sanamahi?
Amongst all, (Lainingthou) ‘Sanamahi’ is the supreme God, the ultimate, for Meeteis of Manipur state (ancient Kangleipak) and the other Meeteis who are in various parts of the globe. Therefore, the epithet ‘Lainingthou’ means ‘the king of all Gods’ is always associated with ‘Sanamahi’.
How old is sanamahi?
As Sanamahism thrived in Manipur for more than a thousand years since its inception, by late 15th century CE, it witnessed the advent of Vaishnavism whose seeds were sowed not from India but from Myanmar!
Who is the God of Manipuri?
Dragons in Meitei mythology
| Dragon Deities | Description |
|---|---|
| Salailen Sidaba | He’s the Creator of the Universe, father of Lord Pakhangba. He can assume both human as well as dragon figures. |
| Nongshaba | He’s a lion like dragon God, cousin of Lord Pakhangba. |
| Loktak Maru Sidaba | He’s the great dragon of the Loktak lake. |
Is Manipuri a tonal language?
Meiteilon is a tonal language whose exact classification within Sino-Tibetan remains unclear. It has been recognised (under the name Manipuri) by the Indian Union and has been included in the list of scheduled languages (included in the 8th schedule by the 71st amendment of the constitution in 1992).
Who is lainingthou sanamahi?
Laininthou Sanamahee (Meetei: ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯥꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ) is the Supreme Guardian God of mankind and the supreme deity of the household in Meetei religion and mythology, originated from the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak (Manipur). He is regarded as the most popular and significant divinity of Sanamahism.
Who is wife of lainingthou sanamahi?
Leimarel Sidabi
| Leimarel Sidabi ꯂꯩꯃꯂꯦꯜ ꯁꯤꯇꯄꯤ | |
|---|---|
| Festivals | Sajibu Cheiraoba Mera Chaorel Houba |
| Personal information | |
| Consort | Atingkok Maru Sidaba |
| Children | Lainingthou Sanamahi(foster son) and Pakhangba |
What is the religion of Manipur?
Manipur Religion Census 2011
| Religion | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 41.39\% |
| Muslim | 8.40\% |
| Christian | 41.29\% |
| Sikh | 0.05\% |
Who is Nongda Lairen pakhangba?
Nongda Lairen Pakhangba (Meitei: ꯅꯣꯡꯗꯥ ꯂꯥꯢꯔꯦꯟ ꯄꯥꯈꯪꯕ), originally spelt as Nongta Lailen Pakhangpa (Meitei: ꯅꯣꯡꯇꯥ ꯂꯥꯢꯂꯦꯟ ꯄꯥꯈꯪꯄ), is the first ruler of the Ningthouja dynasty to sit on the throne of the Kangla of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak). He ascended the throne of the kingdom in 33 AD and ruled till 154 AD.