Imung Lai
An Imung Lai or Emung Lai is any god or goddess worshipped inside the household of the mankind in Meitei folklore and religion.[1][2] The Imung Lais are the protectors and caretakers of the people.[3] People perform different rites and rituals to worship the deities.[4][5] The main deities include Sanamahi and Leimarel.[6]
| Imung Lai | |
|---|---|
Deities of house and household | |
| Member of Meitei deities | |
| Other names | Emung Lai |
| Region | India (Manipur, Assam and Tripura), Bangladesh and Myanmar |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Hestia |
| Roman equivalent | Vesta |
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References
- ↑ Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Mittal Publications. p. 46. ISBN 978-81-7099-849-5.
- ↑ Sarat Chandra Roy (Rai Bahadur (1981). Man in India. A.K. Bose.
- ↑ The Anthropologist: International Journal of Contemporary and Applied Studies of Man. Kamla-Raj Enterprises. 2003.
- ↑ Mahapatra, Mary D. (2001). Tribal Religion and Rituals: Accounts of Superstition, Sorcery and Spirits. Dominant Publishing. ISBN 978-81-87336-69-3.
- ↑ Banerji, Projesh (1956). Dance of India. Kitabistan.
- ↑ Hodson, Thomas Callan (1908). The Meitheis. D. Nutt. ISBN 978-81-7536-149-2.
