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Sanamahism
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Primordial deities Sidaba Mapu Leimarel Sidabi Lainingthou Sanamahi Pakhangba Koupalu Marjing Thangching Wangbren
Incarnations Imoinu Phouleima
Scripture Laihui Nongshapa Laihui Pakhangpa Laihui Sanamahi Laihui Nongarols Khongjomnubi Nongarol Konthoujam Nongarol Other texts Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok Sakok Lamlen Phouoibi Waron Panthoibi Khongul Poireiton Khunthok Numit Kappa Nongban Pombi Luwaoba Leithak Leikharol Leishemlon Hichan Hilao
Religious roles Maiba Maibi
Temples Ebudhou Thangjing Temple Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple
Festivals Sajibu Nongma Panba Imoinu Iratpa Lai Haraoba Mera Chaorel Houba Mera Hou Chongba Panthoibi Iratpa Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba
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Lainingthou Sanamahee (Meetei: ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯥꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ) is the Supreme Guardian God of mankind and the supreme deity of the household in Meetei religion and mythology. He originated from the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak (Manipur). He is 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 Saalailel Sitapa and Leimalel Sitapee, the protector of the Universe in Meetei mythology and philosophy^[2] and Mother Earth goddess Leimarel Sidabi.

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

When Sanamahi was ordered to cross 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.^[4]

As per the declaration that among the two brothers, the first to succeed in traveling across the globe, would be offered his father's throne of the Universe. That's how Pakhangba got the throne.^[5] 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

There are one thousand divine names of the God Lainingthou Sanamahi.

Religious sites

The sacred places of Lainingthou Sanamahi include Sanamahi Temple, Kangla Palace, and Sanamahi Kiyong Temple.^[6]

Texts

Ancient texts that discuss him include:

Sanamahi Laihui
Karthong Lamlen
Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya (written in 1400 BC)
Hijan-Hirao
Besides the above-mentioned sacred books, there are several sacred books or Puya (Meitei texts) discovered from various hidings.^[7]

Festivals

The religious festivals associated with Lord Sanamahi are:

References

^ "Meitei Religion: An Emic Perspective". ResearchGate.
^ Devi, Nunglekpam Premi (23 November 2021). "A Glimpse of Kanglei Literary Works".
^ "What is the translation of Sanamahi by Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen".
^ Devi, Nunglekpam Premi (14 April 2018). "A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works".
^ Suresh Singh, Dr Th (2 June 2014). The Endless Kabaw Valley: British Created Visious [sic] Cycle of Manipur, Burma and India. Quills Ink. ISBN 9789384318000.
^ "SANAMAHI KIYONG TEMPLE | IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR | India".
^ "Holy book of Lainingthou Sanamahi published; Thousands offers prayers on Sanamahi Chenhougba rituals - Imphal Times".

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Sanamahism shrines	List of Umang Lai Laishang Meitei architecture
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See also	Religion in Manipur List of Meitei deities

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