Dragons in Manipuri mythology


Dragons in Manipuri mythology play a significant role.
dragon at Kangla Palace, Manipur

Lists

Here is a list of the dragons in the Kanglei mythology:

Pakhangba

, the great dragon lord and is one of the most appeared characters in Manipuri mythology. He is the protector of the Earth and the Universe. He's the destroyer of evils.

Nongshaba

aka Kangla Sha is a great dragon, which is assumed to be the protector of the Kangla Palace.

Poubi Lai

is a dragon, who ruled its tyranny in the periphery of the Loktak lake.

Chothe Thangwai Pakhangba

is a dragon Lord of the Chothe and the Meitei people of Manipur.

Salailen Sidaba

is the great dragon Lord, who is the creator of the entire Universe. He is the father of Lord Pakhangba. Legend says he could assume both human as well as dragon figures.

Khamlangba

Khamlangba is the near cousin of Lord Pakhangba, he is a God of iron and other metal industries.

Loktak Maru Sidaba

Loktak Maru Sidaba is the great dragon Lord of Loktak lake, he is the Guardian of the lake and it's periphery.

Samurou Lakpa

is the dragon Lord, who is also an incarnation of Lord Pakhangba.

Lujeng Pakhangba

is the dragon Lord, who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Pakhangba.

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