Umang Lai
Presiding deities of the sacred groves in Manipur
The Umang Lai (/oo-mang laai/) is a class of deities which dwell in the forests in Meitei mythology, folklore and religion.[1][2] The term "Umang" means "forest" and "Lai" means "deity" in Meitei language (Manipuri language).[2] The cults of these deities vary from community to community.[2]
| Umang Lai | |
|---|---|
Sylvan deities of forests and woods | |
| Member of Meitei deities | |
 | |
| Affiliation | Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) |
| Abodes | Forests, woods and woodlands |
| Number | More than 360 |
| Texts | Umang Lai Khunthok Puya |
| Region | Manipur |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Pan |
| Roman equivalent | Faunus |
| Slavic equivalent | Leshy |
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-849-5.
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