Irai Ningthou (Old Manipuri: Ilai Ningthou) | |
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God of Water | |
Member of water deities | |
![]() The divine name "Irai Ningthou", written in Meitei Mayek abugida | |
Other names | Irai Ningthau, Ike Ningthou, Ike Ningthau, Erai Ningthou, Erai Ningthau, Eke Ningthou, Eke Ningthau |
Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
Abodes | Rivers and Lakes |
Texts | PuYas |
Gender | Male |
Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Consort | Irai Leima (Ireima) |
Irai Ningthou (Old Manipuri: Ilai Ningthou) or Ike Ningthau (Old Manipuri: Ike Ningthou) is a God in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak). He is the God and the divine male personification of water.[1][2] He mainly dwells in the rivers and lakes.[2][3] He is the consort of Irai Leima (alias Ireima). The divine couples are regarded as the spirits of the water bodies.[2][4]