| Korouhanba (Old Manipuri: Kolouhanpa) | |
|---|---|
 Sun God Korouhanba | |
| Other names | Kolouhanpa, Numit, Taohuireng, Taodanba, Ngantureng |
| Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Major cult center | Moidangpok |
| Abode | Heaven |
| Symbol | Sun |
| Day | Sunday |
| Texts | Numit Kappa, Soupon Lailemma Loutalon, Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Equivalents | |
| Greek equivalent | Helios, Apollo |
| Roman equivalent | Sol |
| Hinduism equivalent | Surya |
| Egyptian equivalent | Ra |
Korouhanba (Meitei: ꯀꯣꯔꯧꯍꯟꯕ, Old Manipuri: ꯀꯣꯂꯧꯍꯟꯄ, romanized: ko-lou-han-pa, lit. 'Master of the Sky') is the God of the Sun, the Sky and the Heaven in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur).[1][2][3] He is also known as Taohuireng and is one of the two sun brothers in the Numit Kappa epic legend. For having the ability to remove darkness, he is also called "Ngantureng". He is described as "Songbu Chiraitangba", a physician who is bald headed.[1]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
- ↑ Kanglei Langba Pakhangba (in Manipuri). 1955. p. 4.
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