Thongalen (/thong-ngaa-len/) | |
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King of the Underworld God of the Dead | |
Member of Lainingthous | |
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Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
Abode | Underworld (Meitei: Khamnung) |
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Gender | Male |
Region | Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur) |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
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Consorts | |
Siblings | Poireiton |
Greek equivalent | Hades |
Roman equivalent | Pluto |
Hinduism equivalent | Yama[1][2] |
Thongalen (also Thongalel, Thongaren or Thongarel) is the god of the dead and the king of the underworld (Meitei: Khamnung) in Meitei mythology and religion. He is worshipped by the people in Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur).[3][4][5][6][7][8][9] He is the Guardian God of the nadir.[10] He is the ancestor-God of the Khuman clan of Meitei people.[11] Laikhurembi and Lainaotabi are his wives.[12]
The Pakhangba Nonggarol (Old Manipuri: Pakhangpa Nongkalol) says the God of death is called "Leinung Thongarel" (Old Manipuri: Leinung Thongalel).[13]