Wangbren

In Sanamahism, Iputhou Khana Chaopa Wang Pulel or Wangbren (Meitei: ꯏꯕꯨꯙꯧ ꯋꯥꯡꯕ꯭ꯔꯦꯟ, Bengali: ইবুধৌ ৱাংবৃেন) is a Manipuri God of water, storm, disaster, sickness, death and rainfall.[2] Besides, he is one of the directional deities in Manipuri mythology, guarding the southeastern direction.[3] He is the consort of Goddess Sangnu Lembi (ꯁꯪꯅꯨ ꯂꯦꯝꯕꯤ).[4][5][6][7]

Further information: Manipuri Guardians of the Directions and Manipuri mythology
Iputhou Khana Chaopa Wang Pulel Wangbren
ꯏꯕꯨꯙꯧ ꯋꯥꯡꯕ꯭ꯔꯦꯟ
God of Water, Rainfall, Death and Storm
Member of Laibungthou and Umang Lai
Member of Manipuri Guardians of the Directions
One of the polo player gods
AffiliationSanamahism and Manipuri mythology, Laibungthou and Umang Lai
Aboderiver, lake, pond, waterfall, stream, brook, sea, ocean
PlanetEarth
Weaponpolo stick
SymbolWater
MountBlack tiger[1] or Manipuri pony
TextsUmang Lai Khunthok Puya
Gendermale
FestivalsLai Haraoba
ConsortSangnulembi
Greek equivalentPoseidon
Roman equivalentNeptune
Norse equivalentAegir or Njord
Hinduism equivalentVaruna or Samudra

He is the protector and the Guardian of the South East direction of the ancient Kanglei world.[8]

Description

In legend, God Wangbren is black in complexion and always wears black robes. People died in drowning is believed to be killed by the God. He is described as a God riding on a black tiger.[9]

Ancient texts
Further information: PuYa

In ancient Manipuri religion, Lord Wangbren is given one hundred and eight divine names, describing his attributes in Wangbren Mingkhei.[10]

Sacred place

The above illustration is a typical sacred site of God Khana Chaopa Wangpulel.

See also

References
  1. http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#wangbaren
  2. "The Manipuri Lais". Manipuri.itgo.com. 2004-08-04. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  3. http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#wangbaren
  4. "Wangbren-Shangnu Legend Testifies Age-Old Hill-Valley Bond • Pothashang". Pothashang.in. 2017-11-06. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  5. "'Wangbren Khana Chaoba belongs to the public' – Manipur News". Manipur.org. 2019-05-26. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  6. "biren: Biren allots Rs 2 crore for tourist resort at Chandel | Imphal News - Times of India". M.timesofindia.com. 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2020-01-15.
  8. http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#wangbaren
  9. http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#wangbaren
  10. http://manipuri.itgo.com/the_lais.html#wangbaren


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