Panthoibi


"Panthoibi" is the Goddess of, war, combat, courage, peace, romance and prosperity in Sanamahism as well as in Manipuri mythology. She is worshipped mainly by the Manipuri people in Manipur, Assam, Tripura, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
She is considered to be one of the divine incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi, the goddess of earth and the highest goddess in Sanamahism. She is also identified as a form of Goddess Nongthang Leima.
She is worshipped in a form of female deity riding on a Tiger in her pantheon.

Ancient texts-ꯄꯨꯌꯥ

In ancient Manipuri religion, Goddess Panthoibi is given one hundred and fifteen divine names, describing her varying attributes. Her description is mentioned in several ancient including Panthoibi Khongul as well as Panthoibi Mingkheilol. The following is a quotation from the ancient text Panthoibi Mingkheilol:
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He Tamba Mapaal Unaidabi, Narraa Phangna Leechatpee꯫
Tarang Leehoubee, Leichang Lemphoo Oireebee꯫
Huiyen Laangee Laaleima, Laalgee Laanyaam Laalkubi꯫
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Parei Waashak Chetpee, Sheelam Khangna Seenshoobee꯫
Koochoo Phambaal Phambee, Yaathang Waachoom Shoobee꯫
Khambee Meirel Tomshaatpee, He Ima! Leimarel Panthoibi Khoimom Sana Khuyarel Thambaal Leingaang Leishoombaboo Taangja Loodaa Thong Nadairem.... Na Punemjareeye꯫

Festivals

Manipuri Goddess Panthoibi is compared to Hindu Goddess Durga and her incarnations for riding on the tiger and having the attributes of courage and fearlessness. The two goddesses are worshipped as the goddess of same attributes right from the reign of emperor Garib Niwaj during the arrival of Hinduism in the kingdom of Manipur.