The Poumai tribe, residing in the Northern side of Manipur, has a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in their indigenous religion known as Yaosomai or Zhaoshomai. This indigenous religion of Poumai tribes holds a significant place in the lives of the Poumai people, shaping their worldview and guiding their spiritual practices. Belief in a Supreme…
Do you know which is the oldest religion in the World? Sanamahism is the oldest religion in the World. Lainingthou Sanamahi is the supreme deity in Sanamahi religion. Hinduism conquered most of South Asian Nations, Islam conquered several middle east nations and Christianity conquered almost entire world. But, Sanamahism conquered Universe. Sanamahism started in Meetei…
Do you know the Anal tribes living in the Chandel districts of Manipur worships Ibudhou Wangpuren (Wangbren)? The tribes have a strong faith in the Meetei deity. Whoever challenged the power of Ibudhou are severely punished. History of Manipur will be incomplete without knowing about Tangkhul Saram Pakhangba, Funal Maring Telheiba, Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba, Kabui…
The Lai people worships Sanamahi. These people have descended from the Koubru mountains. And settled in different hills and plains of Manipur and divided into seven salai. The seven sons of Ipudhou Konchin Tukthaba Pakhangba, viz., Mangang, Luwang, Khuman, Angom, Moirang, Kha Nganba, Salai Leishangthem ruled in Meetei Leibak. Mangang was given the Imphal Kangla…
Meetei worships Tangkhul women as a Goddess and presence of Tangkhul brothers and sisters is a mandatory during Lai Haraoba of Ima Nongpok Ireima. The Meetei goddess, Nongpok Ireima is a Tangkhul women. She was married to a Meetei king Tabungba. Irengba married the daughter of Tangkhul Chief Khayingba, Pidongnu Nuphabi. which is known as…