Nganu Leima | |
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Goddess of ducks and waterfowls | |
Member of Lairembis | |
![]() Goddess Nganu Leima | |
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Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
Animals | ducks and waterfowls |
Symbols | ducks and waterfowls |
Gender | Female |
Region | Manipur, Northeast India |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
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Parents | Salailen (Soraren) |
Siblings | Khunu Leima and Shabi Leima |
Nganu Leima (/ngaa-noo lei-ma) or Nganureima (/ngaa-noo-rei-ma) is the goddess of ducks and other water birds in Meitei mythology and religion. She is a sister of goddesses Khunu Leima and Shabi Leima. Legend says that all three sisters married to the same mortal man.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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