Lainingthou Sanamahi

Laininthou Sanamahi (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ, Bengali: লাঈনিঙথৌ সনামহী) is the Supreme Guardian God of the mankind and the supreme deity of the household in ancient religion of Meitei religion and mythology, originated from the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak (Manipur). He's 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 Atingkok Maru Sidaba or Salailel Sitapa, the protector of Universe in Meitei mythology as well as philosophy[2] and Mother Earth goddess Leimarel Sidabi.

Not to be confused with Lainingthou Nongpok Ningthou or Lainingthou Koubru.
Further information: Meitei mythology
Lainingthou Sanamahi
ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ
Guardian God of Mankind
Member of Laibungthou
God of Guidance, Manhood, Prosperity and Luck
Member of Meitei deities
Symbol of Sanamahism
Other namesAsheeba,
Atingkok,
Ama, etc.
Meiteiꯂꯥꯢꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ
AffiliationSanamahism and Meitei mythology, Laibungthou
AbodeSanamahi Kachin (southwestern corner of every household)
PlanetEarth
MantraHa Hung Hei He Hing!
WeaponSpear or Polo stick
MountTiger
TextsSanamahi Laihui ,
Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya,
Sanamahi Nauyom,
Sanamahi Laiyat
Gendermale
FestivalsSanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba,
Mera Hou Chongba,
Sajibu Nongma Panba, Sanamahi Cheng Hongba, etc.
Personal information
Parents Atingkok Maru Sidaba (through parthenogenesis) and Leimarel Sidabi (foster mother)
SiblingsPakhangba, Nongshaba, Nongthang Leima

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)".[3]

Mythology
Main article: 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.[2]

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.[4] 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
Further information: PuYa

There are one thousand divine names of the God Lainingthou Sanamahi. The following is a partial list:

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

There are various sacred places of Lainingthou Sanamahi. Some of the most significant among them are:

Ancient texts

Festivals
Further information: Fairs and Festivals in Manipur

The religious festivals associated with Lord Sanamahi are as follows:

See also

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