Shapi Leima

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Shapi Leima
Goddess of rodents
Member of Lairembis
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Goddess Shapi Leima
Other names
  • Sapi Leima
  • Shabi Leima
  • Shabireima
  • Sabi Leima
  • Sabireima
Affiliation Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism)
Animals rodents
Symbols rodents
GenderFemale
Region Manipur, Northeast India
Ethnic group Meitei ethnicity
Festivals Lai Haraoba
Personal information
Parents Salailen (Soraren)
Siblings Khunu Leima and Nganu Leima

Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) or Sapi Leima (Sabi Leima) is the goddess of rodents in Meitei mythology and religion. She is a sister of goddesses Khunu Leima and Nganu Leima. Legend says that all three sisters married the same mortal man. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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Shapi Leima (Shabi Leima) is described as the mistress of all the rodents of the world. At any time, she could summon all the rodents at any place she wishes. She is the youngest daughter of the god Salailen (alias Soraren). [2] [3]

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