Pakhangba
Pakhangba (Old Manipuri: Pakhangpa) is a primordial serpentine dragon god in Meitei mythology and religion.[1][2][3] He is the protector of the universe and the destroyer of the evils.[4][5] He is the son of Leimarel Sidabi, the supreme mother earth goddess.
| Pakhangba (Old Manipuri: Pakhangpa) | |
|---|---|
Primordial Serpentine Dragon God | |
| Member of Meitei dragons | |
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| Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Major cult center | Iputhou Pakhangba Laishang inside the Kangla |
| Predecessor | Salailen |
| Successor | Mangang Luwang Khuman (or Salai Taret Apokpas) |
| Abode | heaven and earth |
| Texts | |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Personal information | |
| Consort | Nongthang Leima |
| Children | Mangang Luwang Khuman (or Salai Taret Apokpas) |
| Parents |
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| Siblings | Sanamahi and Nongshaba |
Children
Pakhangba had seven sons. They are the seven great dragons, the mythical ancestors of the seven clan dynasties of the Meitei ethnicity. They are:
- Mangang dragon
- Luwang dragon
- Khuman dragon
- Angom dragon
- Moilang dragon
- Kha Nganpa dragon
- Salang Leishangthem dragon
Sources
References
Media related to Pakhangba at Wikimedia Commons
- Museum, Indian (1998). Bulletin - Indian Museum.
- Bahadur, Mutua; Santabai, Y. (1989). Tribal Art of Manipur. Mutua Museum.
- Nor, Mohd Anis Md (2012). Dancing Mosaic: Issues on Dance Hybridity. Cultural Centre, University of Malaya. ISBN 978-967-0380-17-9.
- Session, North East India History Association (2001). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
- Samiti, Kāmarūpa Anusandhāna (2007). Journal of the Assam Research Society. Kāmarūpa Anusandhān Samiti.
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