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'''Lainingthou Sanamahee''' (Meetei: ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯥꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ) is the Supreme Guardian God of mankind and the supreme [[deity]] of the household in [[Meetei religion]] and [[Meetei mythology|mythology]]. He originated from the ancient kingdom of [[Kangleipak]] ([[Manipur]]). He is regarded as the most popular and significant divinity of [[Sanamahism]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331246974|title=Meitei Religion: An Emic Perspective|website=ResearchGate}}</ref> He is the brother of [[Pakhangba]] and [[Nongshaba]]. He is the eldest son of Creator God Saalailel Sitapa and Leimalel Sitapee, the protector of the Universe in [[Meetei mythology]] and philosophy<ref name="A Glimpse of Kanglei Literary Works">{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kqJVDwAAQBAJ&q=lainingthou+Sanamahee&pg=PT6 |title = A Glimpse of Kanglei Literary Works|last1 = Devi|first1 = Nunglekpam Premi|date = 23 November 2021}}</ref> and Mother [[Earth goddess]] [[Leimarel Sidabi]].
|name =Lainingthou Sanamahi <br/> ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ
|other_names=Asheeba, <br/>Mangang, <br/>Luwang, <br/>Khuman, <br/>Angom, <br/>Moilang, <br/>Khaba, <br/>Nganba, <br/>Atingkok, <br/>Anji, etc.
|deity_of= Guardian God of Mankind<br>Member of [[Laibungthou]]<br/>
God of Guidance, Prosperity and Luck
|mount=[[Tiger]]
|member_of=[[Meitei Manipuri deities]]
|planet=[[Earth]]
|weapon=[[Spear]] or [[Polo stick]]
|image=The Symbol of Sanamahi.svg
|caption= '''Symbol of Sanamahism'''
|parents= ''' [[Atingkok Maru Sidaba]]''' and '''[[Leimarel Sidabi]]'''
|affiliation= [[Sanamahism]] and [[Manipuri mythology]], [[Laibungthou]]
|gender=[[male]]
|mantra= Ha Hung Hei He Hing!
|siblings= [[Pakhangba]]
|abode=Sanamahi Kachin (southwestern corner of every household)
|texts= '''[[Sanamahi Laihui]]''' , <br /> [[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]], <br />'''Sanamahi Nauyom''', <br /> '''Sanamahi Laiyat'''
|festivals= [[Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba]], <br />'''[[Mera Hou Chongba]]''', <br />[[Sajibu Nongma Panba]], '''Sanamahi Cheng Hongba''', etc. }}
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'''Laininthou Sanamahi''' (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ) is the Guardian God of the mankind and the supreme [[deity]] of the household in ancient religion of [[Manipuri religion]] and [[Manipuri mythology|mythology]], originated from the ancient kingdom of [[Kangleipak]] ([[Manipur]]).<ref>https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331246974_Meitei_Religion_An_Emic_Perspective</ref> He is the brother of [[Pakhangba]] and [[Nongshaba]]. He is the eldest son of Creator God [[Atingkok Maru Sidaba]] or Salailel Sitapa, the protector of Universe in [[Manipuri mythology]] as well as philosophy<ref name="A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works">https://books.google.co.in/books?id=kqJVDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT6&lpg=PT6&dq=lainingthou+Sanamahi&source=bl&ots=lhaQbpedhE&sig=ACfU3U0gwTswV1H9lCp3vL63i1s09pIz-A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9uPKAvpXlAhXWT30KHZu2ALg4HhDoATADegQICBAB#v=onepage&q=lainingthou%20Sanamahi&f=false</ref> and Mother [[Earth goddess]] [[Leimarel Sidabi]].


==Etymology ==
==Etymology ==
The term '''Lainingthou''' is derived from [[Meetei language]] which means "King of Gods" and the term '''Sanamahi''' is combination of "Sanna" which means ''spreading'' and "Eemahi" which means "blood that originates living", literally means "spreading everywhere (like liquid)".<ref>http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.What_is_the_translation_of_Sanamahi_By_Wangkhemcha_Chingtamlen</ref>
The term '''Lainingthou''' is derived from [[Meetei language]] which means "King of Gods" and the term '''Sanamahi''' is combination of "Sanna" which means ''spreading'' and "Eemahi" which means "blood that originates living", literally means "spreading everywhere (like liquid)".<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.What_is_the_translation_of_Sanamahi_By_Wangkhemcha_Chingtamlen |title = What is the translation of Sanamahi by Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen}}</ref>


==Mythology ==
==Mythology ==
{{Main|Sanamahi creation myth}}
{{Main|Sanamahi creation myth}}
When Sanamahi was ordered the Duty to travel across the globe by his father, he at once proceeded. However, his younger brother [[Pakhangba]] as per the instruction of his mother [[Leimarel Sidabi]], went around his father [[Atingkok Maru Sidaba]], who is equivalent to the globe.<ref name="A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works" />
When Sanamahi was ordered to cross the globe by his father, he at once proceeded. However, his younger brother [[Pakhangba]] as per the instruction of his mother [[Leimarel Sidabi]], went around his father [[Atingkok Maru Sidaba]], who is equivalent to the globe.<ref name="A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works">{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kqJVDwAAQBAJ&q=lainingthou+Sanamahi&pg=PT6 |title = A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works|last1 = Devi|first1 = Nunglekpam Premi|date = 14 April 2018}}</ref>


As per the declaration that among the two brothers, who succeed first in traveling across the globe, he will be offered his throne of the Universe. That's how Pakhangba got the throne.<ref>
As per the declaration that among the two brothers, the first to succeed in traveling across the globe, would be offered his father's throne of the Universe. That's how Pakhangba got the throne.<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kbu_AwAAQBAJ&q=lainingthou+Sanamahi&pg=PA10 |title = The Endless Kabaw Valley: British Created Visious [sic] Cycle of Manipur, Burma and India|isbn = 9789384318000|last1 = Suresh Singh|first1 = Dr Th|date = 2 June 2014| publisher=Quills Ink }}</ref> However, in order to compensate Sanamahi, [[Atingkok Maru Sidaba]] offered him to be the king of every household of Mankind in the universe.
https://books.google.co.in/books?id=kbu_AwAAQBAJ&pg=PA10&lpg=PA10&dq=lainingthou+Sanamahi&source=bl&ots=LXRe-lTZQh&sig=ACfU3U3wpYv2fPASlem2RA-tjtFb8NYqug&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiWn6nav5XlAhWLdn0KHQ0jB2c4KBDoATACegQICBAB#v=onepage&q=lainingthou%20Sanamahi&f=false</ref>
However, in order to compensate Sanamahi, [[Atingkok Maru Sidaba]] offered him to be the king of every household of Mankind in the universe.


==Divine names==
==Divine names==
{{See|PuYa}}
{{See|PuYa}}
There are one thousand divine names of the God Lainingthou Sanamahi. The following is a partial list:
There are one thousand divine names of the God Lainingthou Sanamahi.

===A===
* Anji
* Ashiba ang hung
* Achiba
* Akheiba
* Apongna
* Apaanba
* Arenba
* Asheehing
* Ango
* Amainaha
* Amai Yaiba
* Atingkok

===E/I===
* Eengee Khujei
* Eekak Tarang
* Eetongba
* Eetuma
* Eeshing Chaiba
* Eengoukhai


== Religious sites ==
== Religious sites ==
The sacred places of Lainingthou Sanamahi include [[Sanamahi Temple]], [[Kangla Palace]], and Sanamahi Kiyong Temple.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://imphaleast.nic.in/tourist-place/sanamahi_kiyong/ |title = SANAMAHI KIYONG TEMPLE &#124; IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR &#124; India}}</ref>
There are various sacred places of Lainingthou Sanamahi. Some of the most significant among them are:

* [[Sanamahi Temple]]
*[[Kangla Palace]]
* [[Sanamahi Kiyong Temple]]<ref>https://imphaleast.nic.in/tourist-place/sanamahi_kiyong/</ref>


== Ancient texts ==
== Texts ==
Ancient texts that discuss him include:
* [[Sanamahi Laihui]]
* [[Sanamahi Laihui]]
* Karthong Lamlen
* Karthong Lamlen
*[[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]] (written in 1400 BC)
*[[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]] (written in 1400 BC)
* Hijan-Hirao
* Hijan-Hirao
* Besides the above-mentioned sacred books, there are several sacred books or [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] discovered from various hidings.<ref>https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/11451-holy-book-of-lainingthou-sanamahi-published-thousands-offers-prayers-on-sanamahi-chenhougba-rituals</ref>
* Besides the above-mentioned sacred books, there are several sacred books or [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] discovered from various hidings.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/11451-holy-book-of-lainingthou-sanamahi-published-thousands-offers-prayers-on-sanamahi-chenhougba-rituals |title = Holy book of Lainingthou Sanamahi published; Thousands offers prayers on Sanamahi Chenhougba rituals - Imphal Times}}</ref>


==Festivals==
==Festivals==
{{See|Fairs and Festivals in Manipur}}
{{See|Fairs and Festivals in Manipur}}
The religious festivals associated with Lord Sanamahi are as follows:
The religious festivals associated with Lord Sanamahi are:
* [[Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba]]
* [[Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba]]
* [[Mera Hou Chongba]]
* [[Mera Hou Chongba]]
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Lainingthou Sanamahee (Meetei: ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯥꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ) is the Supreme Guardian God of mankind and the supreme deity of the household in Meetei religion and mythology. He originated from the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak (Manipur). He is regarded as the most popular and significant divinity of Sanamahism.[1] He is the brother of Pakhangba and Nongshaba. He is the eldest son of Creator God Saalailel Sitapa and Leimalel Sitapee, the protector of the Universe in Meetei mythology and philosophy[2] and Mother Earth goddess Leimarel Sidabi.

Etymology

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The term Lainingthou is derived from Meetei language which means "King of Gods" and the term Sanamahi is combination of "Sanna" which means spreading and "Eemahi" which means "blood that originates living", literally means "spreading everywhere (like liquid)".[3]

Mythology

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Main article: Sanamahi creation myth

When Sanamahi was ordered to cross the globe by his father, he at once proceeded. However, his younger brother Pakhangba as per the instruction of his mother Leimarel Sidabi, went around his father Atingkok Maru Sidaba, who is equivalent to the globe.[4]

As per the declaration that among the two brothers, the first to succeed in traveling across the globe, would be offered his father's throne of the Universe. That's how Pakhangba got the throne.[5] However, in order to compensate Sanamahi, Atingkok Maru Sidaba offered him to be the king of every household of Mankind in the universe.

Divine names

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Further information: PuYa

There are one thousand divine names of the God Lainingthou Sanamahi.

Religious sites

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The sacred places of Lainingthou Sanamahi include Sanamahi Temple, Kangla Palace, and Sanamahi Kiyong Temple.[6]

Texts

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Ancient texts that discuss him include:

Festivals

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Further information: Fairs and Festivals in Manipur

The religious festivals associated with Lord Sanamahi are:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Meitei Religion: An Emic Perspective". ResearchGate.
  2. ^ Devi, Nunglekpam Premi (23 November 2021). "A Glimpse of Kanglei Literary Works".
  3. ^ "What is the translation of Sanamahi by Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen".
  4. ^ Devi, Nunglekpam Premi (14 April 2018). "A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works".
  5. ^ Suresh Singh, Dr Th (2 June 2014). The Endless Kabaw Valley: British Created Visious [sic] Cycle of Manipur, Burma and India. Quills Ink. ISBN 9789384318000.
  6. ^ "SANAMAHI KIYONG TEMPLE | IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR | India".
  7. ^ "Holy book of Lainingthou Sanamahi published; Thousands offers prayers on Sanamahi Chenhougba rituals - Imphal Times".
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