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Irai Ningthou
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Irai Ningthou (Meitei: ꯏꯔꯥꯢ ꯂꯤꯡꯊꯧ, lit. 'King of water') is a God in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. He is the God and the divine male personification of water and the consort of Irai Leima.[1][2][3] He mainly dwells in the rivers and lakes.[1][3][2]
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Irai Ningthou | |
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God of Water | |
Affiliation | Sanamahism |
Abodes | Rivers and Lakes |
Texts | PuYas |
Gender | Male |
Region | Manipur |
Ethnic group | Meitei |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Consort | Irai Leima |
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