Lainingthou Sanamahi


Laininthou Sanamahi is the Guardian God of the mankind and the supreme deity of the household in ancient religion of Manipuri religion and mythology, originated from the ancient kingdom of Kangleipak. He is the brother of Pakhangba and Nongshaba. He is the eldest son of Creator God Atingkok Maru Sidaba or Salailel Sitapa, the protector of Universe in Manipuri mythology as well as philosophy and Mother Earth goddess Leimarel Sidabi.

Etymology

The term Lainingthou is derived from Meetei language which means "King of Gods" and the term Sanamahi is combination of "Sanna" which means spreading and "Eemahi" which means "blood that originates living", literally means "spreading everywhere ".

Mythology

When Sanamahi was ordered the Duty to travel across the globe by his father, he at once proceeded. However, his younger brother Pakhangba as per the instruction of his mother Leimarel Sidabi, went around his father Atingkok Maru Sidaba, who is equivalent to the globe.
As per the declaration that among the two brothers, who succeed first in traveling across the globe, he will be offered his throne of the Universe. That's how Pakhangba got the throne.
However, in order to compensate Sanamahi, Atingkok Maru Sidaba offered him to be the king of every household of Mankind in the universe.

Divine names

There are one thousand divine names of the God Lainingthou Sanamahi. The following is a partial list:

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There are various sacred places of Lainingthou Sanamahi. Some of the most significant among them are:
The religious festivals associated with Lord Sanamahi are as follows: