Mount Koubru

Mount Koubru also known as Mount Koupalu[1][2] is one of the highest mountains in Manipur, India and the abode of God Lainingthou Koubru and Goddess Kounu in Manipuri mythology. Sapormeina town lies below the peak. It is located in the Kangpokpi district of Manipur and is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Manipur.

Mount Koubru
Highest point
PeakMt Koubru
Elevation2,562 m (8,406 ft)
Naming
Native nameKoupalu
Geography
LocationManipur
CountryIndia

The mountain is noted for mountain hiking as well as mountain climbing.[3][4][5][6][7]

Mythological connection
Main article: Manipuri mythology

Mount Koubru serves as an abode of God Lainingthou Koubru and Goddess Kounu since ancient times in Manipuri mythology, Manipuri literature and Manipuri culture. The mount Koubru is a main dwelling place of Lord Lainingthou Koubru, the protector deity of the Northern Kanglei world. The God Lainingthou Koubru lives with his consort Goddess Kounu and their sacred animal Shamu Laishaa Angouba, the White Elephant.

Culture
Main article: Culture of Manipur

Since ancient times, Mount Koubru has served as the main pilgrimage site in Manipur and the Kanglei world. The Meitei people and the followers of Sanamahi faith climb the mountain once in their lifetime.

See also

References
  1. "Extra terrestrial Connection of the Meeteis Part 1". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2020-12-04.
  2. Singh, Dr Th Suresh (2014-06-02). The Endless Kabaw Valley: British Created Visious [sic] Cycle of Manipur, Burma and India. Quills Ink Publishing. p. 11. ISBN 978-93-84318-00-0. English Translation “Awang Koubru Asuppa Leima-Lai Khunda Ahanba. ... The above given hymn of invocation of the Koubru God (Koupalu in the Puya)
  3. https://peakvisor.com/peak/koubru.html
  4. http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/koubru/
  5. http://wikimapia.org/17358929/The-Koubru-Mountain
  6. https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Manipur-showing-Koubru-Hill-Range_fig1_319128416
  7. http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54022/committee-formed-to-save-mt-koubru

Mount Koubru on Peakery

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