Lainingthou
Lainingthou (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ, romanized: lāi-nīng-thaw, lit. 'king of the gods'[1]) is a divine title often used by male deities in Meitei mythology and religion.[2][3] The term may also mean "Sovereign God".[4]
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There are many gods who use this title.
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change- ↑ Family in Manipur. Manipur Association for Science and Society & Imphal District Organizing Council, BJGVJ, MANAR, Manipur. 1994.
- ↑ Indian Anthropologist: Journal of the Indian Anthropological Association. Indian Anthropological Association. 2008.
- ↑ Doshi, Saryu (1989). Dances of Manipur: The Classical Tradition. Marg Publications. ISBN 978-81-85026-09-1.
- ↑ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-259-0416-8.