Manipuri may refer to:
An Earth goddess is a deification of the Earth. Earth goddesses are often associated with the "chthonic" deities of the underworld.
Pakhangba (Meitei:ꯄꯥꯈꯪꯕ) is the supreme God of the Meitei tradition as well as Manipuri mythology that is used as a heraldic emblem in Manipur. It was present in most emblems of the Princely state of Manipur and it originated in Paphal (ꯄꯥꯐꯜ), an ancient deity of the traditional beliefs preceding Hinduism in the region. This creature was said to inhabit sacred ponds and groves, as well as mountains, rivers, lakes, forests and caves. Among the Meeteis, the ancestor of one of the clans manifested himself as the Pakhangba.
This is an index to deities of the different religions, cultures and mythologies of the world, listed by region or culture.
Nongshaba or Kanglasha is a lion-like Dragon God in Sanamahism as well as Manipuri mythology. He is worshipped as the greatest of the Umang Lais in Kangleipak since time immemorial.The famous structure of the dragon is still standing in the Kangla Palace of Manipur.
Kanglei mythology or Manipuri mythology or Meitei mythology are the body of narrative myths, originally told by the Meitei people and a genre of Ancient Meitei folklore. Kanglei mythology forms one of the main characteristics of the art and culture of Manipur including Meitei literature.
Poubi Lai is an ancient mythical giant creature in the form of a python or dragon, once believed to be existed in the Loktak lake in Manipuri mythology.
Mount Koubru or Mount Koupalu is one of the highest mountains in Manipur, India and the abode of God Lainingthou Koubru and other Meitei Manipuri deities in Manipuri mythology. Sapormeina town lies below the peak. It is located in the Kangpokpi district of Manipur and is one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Manipur.
Thangjing Hill or Thangting Hill is a Hill range in the Himalayan state of Manipur, India. The hill range is the abode of God Eputhou Thangjing and other Meitei Manipuri deities in Manipuri mythology. The temple of Lord Eputhou Thangjing at the Hill top is a major pilgrimage site for followers of Sanamahi faith in Manipur.
Konthoujam Lairembi gi Khubam or Konthoujam Lairembi Temple is a three millennia years old ancient holy temple in a sacred banyan grove, which is the absolute abode of Umang Lai Goddess "Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi", the consort of Soraren, the Sky God in Manipuri mythology and Sanamahism. The temple is situated in Konthoujam village in Imphal West district, Manipur.
Meitei Manipuri deities are the deities affiliated with Manipuri mythology and Manipuri religion of the Meitei Manipuri people of Manipur. There are three main Meitei gods and two main Meitei goddesses, while others are related gods and goddesses.
Irai Leima or Ereima or Hiyangthang Lairembi is the Manipuri goddess of water and aquatic life in Manipuri mythology and Sanamahism, whose spirit dwells in the famous Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple according to common legend. Due to the temple being her famous abode, it serves as the greatest pilgrimage site for her devotees in Manipur.
Yoibu Noinu Thumleima is the Manipuri goddess of salt, nutrition, wealth and prosperity in Sanamahism and Manipuri mythology, worshipped by the Manipuri people of Manipur. The goddess is a daughter of the sky God Soraren.
Eputhou Thangjing is the ancient national deity of erstwhile ancient kingdom of Moirang. According to common legend, he is the ancestor of the people of Moirang. He is one of the eight directional gods in Manipuri mythology and Sanamahism.
In Manipuri religion and Manipuri mythology, the Guardians of the Directions or Maikei Ngaakpa Lai refers to the deities who rule the specific directions of space according to Sanamahism.
Phouoibi Lairembi is the Manipuri goddess of rice, paddy, grains, harvest, food, wealth and prosperity in Manipuri mythology and Manipuri religion. In most legends, she appears to be an incarnation of Goddess Leimarel Sidabi. In Moirang Shayon, she is the first incarnation of Goddess Panthoibi (ꯄꯥꯟꯊꯣꯏꯕꯤ) out of the nine incarnations.
Ibudhou Marjing is the God of northeast direction in Manipuri mythology. He is the God who invented the game of polo. According to legend, Lord Marjing dwells in the hilltop of Heingang village.