Sanamahi
Sanamahi (Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ) is a primordial god in Meitei mythology and religion.[2] He is the deity of the household,[3] whose identity is often associated with the "Sun God" (Kolouhanpa).[2] He is the eldest son of Atingkok, the supreme creator god of the universe.[4][5] He is often bestowed with the title Lainingthou, for being the ruler of the human household.
| Sanamahi | |
|---|---|
Caretaker and Protector God of Human Households | |
| Member of Lainingthous and Imung Lais | |
![]() The Divine Symbol of Sanamahi | |
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| Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Abode | Sanamahi Kachin (Lainingthou Kachin) |
| Weapon | Spear |
| Animals | Samaton Ayangpa, Tiger |
| Texts | |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Cheiraoba, Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba |
| Personal information | |
| Consort | Chingchaloipi (Chingcharoibi)[1] |
| Parents |
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References
- Devi, L. Kunjeswori (2003). Archaeology in Manipur. Rajesh Publications. ISBN 978-81-85891-18-7.
- Saha, Ranajit Kumar (1994). Valley Society of Manipur: A Cultural Frontier of Indian Civilization. Punthi-Pustak. ISBN 978-81-85094-82-3.
- Singh, Elangbam Nilakanta (1982). Aspects of Indian Culture. Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy.
- Devi, Nunglekpam Premi (2018-04-14). A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works. FSP Media Publications.
- Baruah, Apurba Kumar; Dev, Rajesh (2006). Ethnic Identities and Democracy: Electoral Politics in North-East India. Regency Publications. ISBN 978-81-89233-41-9.
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