Lainingthou Koubru
Lainingthou Koubru is the God who dwells in Mount Koubru in northern Manipur. He is the Guardian God of the North West direction. According to Cheitharol Kumbaba, it's said that Koubru fires a gun or he spreads his clothes.[2]
| Lainingthou Awang Koubru Asuppa | |
|---|---|
| Member of Manipuri Guardians of the Directions | |
| Affiliation | Umang Lai, Sanamahism, Manipuri mythology |
| Abode | Mount Koubru |
| Texts | Cheitharol Kumbaba, PuYas |
| Festivals | Koubru Lai Haraoba[1] |
| Personal information | |
| Consort | Laireima Kounu |
| Children | Loyalakpa, Thoudu Nungthel Leima |
Mount Koubru is the highest mountain in the plains of Manipur.[3] Legend says that "Awang Koubru Asuppa" has notion of origin and obliquity of earth and planets.[1]
Worship
Mount Koubru lies in the northwest of Imphal and is the origin of the Meitei people according to legend. God Koubru is worshipped by people mainly in rural areas, where puppies are offered to the deity during rituals.[4][2]
Festival
In many rural areas of Manipur, there are religious festivals celebrated for Lord Koubru, popularly known as Koubru Lai Haraoba.[5]
References
- "Koubru – Manipur News".
- "The Manipuri Lais". manipuri.itgo.com.
- "Koubru". peakery.com.
- Prakash, Col Ved (2007). Encyclopaedia of North-East India. ISBN 9788126907069.
- "Unknownroutes.com". unknownroutes.com.
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