Korouhanba
| Korouhanba | |
|---|---|
God of the Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya | |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Manipur |
| Ethnic group | Meitei |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Helios, Apollo |
| Roman equivalent | Sol |
| Hinduism equivalent | Surya |
| Egyptian equivalent | Ra |
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Description
According to the Meitei tradition, Korouhanba has a strong connection with the human body, human soul and also the origin of life. The human body is a lang (lit. trap). Inside the trap, the thawai polpi (lit. soul bird) is kept. When a person dies, the soul bird leaves the body and enters a new one. The process is called langon (lit. changing trap). The Polpilang Puya text describes the sun as the origin of life.[4][2][3]
Cults and pantheons
The Lai Haraoba festival is celebrated in the honor of God Korouhanba every year. The most significant shrine dedicated to Korouhanba is in Moidangpok town.[5] The cults and pantheons dedicated to Korouhanba are mainly maintained by the Thokchom family.[6] He has religious association with the Maring people.[7][8]
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ^ a b Kanglei Langba Pakhangba (in Manipuri). 1955. p. 4 – via archive.org.
- ^ a b Leishemlon Areeba (in Manipuri). 1983. p. 4 – via archive.org.
- ^ A Critical Study Of The Religious Philosophy. August 1991. p. 111 – via archive.org.
- ^ Cheitharol Kumpapa (Royal Chronicle of Manipur 33 A.D – 1984 A.D) by Brahmacharimayum Kulachandra Sharma (in Manipuri). p. 447 – via archive.org.
- ISBN 978-81-7099-849-5. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ISBN 978-8126007882. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
- ^ MEDIEVAL INDIAN LITERATURE AN ANTHOLOGY VOL. 3. Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. 1959. p. 391 – via archive.org.
