Henjunaha
Henjunaha Lairoulembi (Old Manipuri: Hensunaha Lailoulempi), or simply known as Henjunaha, is a folk tale in the ancient Moirang Kangleirol legends of Meitei mythology and folklore.[1][2][3] It is the love story of Henjunaha and his lady love Lairoulembi, who are the true lovers in the second rebirth of divine lovers in the epic of Ancient Moirang.[1][2][4][5][6]
In later versions
- The story was notably rewritten during the times of Maharaja Bhagyachandra, a King of Medieval Manipur.[1]
- In 2010, Henjunaha, a drama, was written by K. B. Sharma, based on the story of the hero.[7]
- In 2012, a book Henjunaha Lairoulembi, was published in the Manipur Hindi Parishad, Imphal. It's based on the saga of the hero Henjunaha and his lady love Lairoulembi.[8]
- In 2017, a folk play named "Henjunaha" premiered, based on the saga of the legendary hero.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nunglekpam Premi Devi. A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works (April 14, 2018)Media Publications. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wahengbam Ibohal Singh. The History of Manipur: An early period (1986)Manipur Commercial Company. p. 440.
- ↑ Rubani Yumkhaibam (November 10, 2019). Henjunaha, Masculinity Redefined. Imphal Times. https://www.imphaltimes.com/it-articles/item/16010-henjunaha-masculinity-redefined. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ K.B. Sharma. Henjunaha: Part 1. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ K.B. Sharma. Henjunaha: Part 2. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ K.B. Sharma. Henjunaha: Part 3. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ (2010). Henjunaha. Digital Library of India. Retrieved on July 2, 2021.
- ↑ Book on Henjunaha (August 29, 2012)Manipur News. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ 'Henjunaha' folk play premiered (April 19, 2017)Kangla Online. Retrieved July 2, 2021.