Laikhurembi (Old Manipuri: Laikhulempi) | |
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Chief Queen of the Underworld Goddess of argument, justice, good counsel, divine law, order, retribution and secrecy | |
Member of Lairembis and Umang Lais | |
![]() Laikhurembi | |
Meitei | ![]() |
Venerated in | Courts |
Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
Major cult center | Uripok town in Imphal |
Texts | Poireiton Khunthok |
Gender | Female |
Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Personal information | |
Consort | Thongalel (Thongarel) |
Parents |
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Greek equivalent | Themis |
Roman equivalent | Justitia |
Laikhurembi (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯈꯨꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ, Old Manipuri: Laikhulempi) is a goddess in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur).[1][2][3] She is the goddess of justice, good counsel, divine law, order and secrecy.[2][4][5] She is the chief Queen of God Thongaren (Old Manipuri: Thongalen).[6] She is the daughter of Lairen Humchouba.[7] She is one of the divine incarnations of Leimarel Sidabi.[2] She is one of the most important Umang Lais. Her pantheon is maintained particularly by the Taibungjam clan of Meitei ethnicity.[8][9][10]