Pakhangba (Old Manipuri: Pakhangpa) | |
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Primordial Serpentine Dragon God | |
Member of Meitei dragons | |
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Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
Major cult center | Iputhou Pakhangba Laishang inside the Kangla |
Predecessor | Salailen |
Successor | Mangang Luwang Khuman (or Salai Taret Apokpas) |
Abode | heaven and earth |
Texts | |
Gender | Male |
Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Personal information | |
Consort | Nongthang Leima |
Children | Mangang Luwang Khuman (or Salai Taret Apokpas) |
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Siblings | Sanamahi and Nongshaba |
Pakhangba (Old Manipuri: Pakhangpa) is a primordial serpentine dragon god in Meitei mythology and religion.[1][2][3] He is the protector of the universe and the destroyer of the evils.[4][5] He is the son of Leimarel Sidabi, the supreme mother earth goddess.