Dragons in Manipuri mythology

Short description: Lists of names of dragons in Manipuri mythology

Dragons in Manipuri mythology (Kanglei mythology) play a significant role.

Kangla Sha dragon at Kangla Palace, Manipur

## Contents

* 1 Lists
* 1.1 Pakhangba
* 1.2 Nongshaba
* 1.3 Poubi Lai
* 1.4 Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba
* 1.5 Salailen Sidaba
* 1.6 Khamlangba
* 1.7 Loktak Maru Sidaba
* 1.8 Samurou Lakpa
* 1.9 Lujeng Pakhangba
* 2 State Symbol
* 3 See also
* 4 References

## Lists

Here is a list of the dragons in the Kanglei mythology:

### Pakhangba

Main page: Unsolved:Pakhangba

Pakhangba in the flag of Manipur

Pakhangba, the great dragon lord and is one of the most appeared characters in Manipuri mythology. He is the protector of the Earth and the Universe. He's the destroyer of evils.[1]

### Nongshaba

Kangla Sha

Nongshaba aka Kangla Sha is a great dragon, which is assumed to be the protector of the Kangla Palace.[citation needed]

### Poubi Lai

Main page: Unsolved:Poubi Lai

Poubi Lai

Poubi Lai is a dragon, who ruled its tyranny in the periphery of the Loktak lake.[2][3]

### Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba

Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba

Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba is a dragon Lord of the Chothe and the Meitei people of Manipur.

### Salailen Sidaba

Main pages: Religion:Atingkok Maru Sidaba and Religion:Kuru (mythology)

Salailen Sidaba is the great dragon Lord, who is the creator of the entire Universe. He is the father of Lord Pakhangba. Legend says he could assume both human as well as dragon figures.[4]

### Khamlangba

Khamlangba is the near cousin of Lord Pakhangba, he is a God of iron and other metal industries.

### Loktak Maru Sidaba

Loktak Maru Sidaba is the great dragon Lord of Loktak lake, he is the Guardian of the lake and it's periphery.

### Samurou Lakpa

Main page: Unsolved:Pakhangba

Samurou Lakpa is the dragon Lord, who is also an incarnation of Lord Pakhangba.

### Lujeng Pakhangba

Main page: Unsolved:Pakhangba

Lujeng Pakhangba is the dragon Lord, who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Pakhangba.

## State Symbol

White Flag of Manipur depicting Lord Pakhangba

Red flag of Manipur depicting Lord Pakhangba

Flag of Manipur depicting Lord Pakhangba in the middle

## See also

* Lists of deities in Sanamahism
* Dragons in Greek mythology

## References

1. ↑ http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#pakhangba
2. ↑ "The story of a giant python called Poubi Lai...". https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/the-story-of-a-giant-python-called-poubi-lai/article7449693.ece. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
3. ↑ The Pioneer. "'Story of a Giant Poubi lai' show begins on Jan 7". https://www.dailypioneer.com/2016/editions/story-of-a-giant-poubi-lai-show-begins-on-jan-7.html. Retrieved 2019-11-18.
4. ↑ http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#mapu

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