Sanamahi: Meitei God
Sanamahi (Meitei: ꯁꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ) is a primordial god in Meitei mythology and religion.
He is the deity of the household, whose identity is often associated with the "Sun God" (Kolouhanpa). He is the eldest son of Atingkok, the supreme creator god of the universe. He is often bestowed with the title Lainingthou, for being the ruler of the human household.
| Sanamahi | |
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Caretaker and Protector God of Human Households | |
| Member of Lainingthous and Imung Lais | |
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| Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Abode | Sanamahi Kachin (Lainingthou Kachin) |
| Weapon | Spear |
| Animals | Samaton Ayangpa, Tiger |
| Texts | |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Cheiraoba, Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba |
| Personal information | |
| Consort | Chingchaloipi (Chingcharoibi) |
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