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'''Laininthou Sanamahee''' (Meetei: ꯂꯥꯏꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ ꯁꯥꯅꯥꯃꯍꯤ) is the Supreme Guardian God of mankind and the supreme [[deity]] of the household in [[Meetei religion]] and [[Meetei mythology|mythology]]. He originated from the ancient kingdom of [[Kangleipak]] ([[Manipur]]). He is regarded as the most popular and significant divinity of [[Sanamahism]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331246974|title=Meitei Religion: An Emic Perspective|website=ResearchGate}}</ref> He is the brother of [[Pakhangba]] and [[Nongshaba]]. He is the eldest son of Creator God Saalailel Sitapa and Leimalel Sitapee, the protector of the Universe in [[Meetei mythology]] and philosophy<ref name="A Glimpse of Kanglei Literary Works">{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kqJVDwAAQBAJ&q=lainingthou+Sanamahee&pg=PT6 |title = A Glimpse of Kanglei Literary Works|last1 = Devi|first1 = Nunglekpam Premi|date = 23 November 2021}}</ref> and Mother [[Earth goddess]] [[Leimarel Sidabi]].<br />
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==Etymology ==<br />
The term '''Lainingthou''' is derived from [[Meetei language]] which means "King of Gods" and the term '''Sanamahi''' is combination of "Sanna" which means ''spreading'' and "Eemahi" which means "blood that originates living", literally means "spreading everywhere (like liquid)".<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.What_is_the_translation_of_Sanamahi_By_Wangkhemcha_Chingtamlen |title = What is the translation of Sanamahi by Wangkhemcha Chingtamlen}}</ref><br />
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==Mythology ==<br />
{{Main|Sanamahi creation myth}}<br />
When Sanamahi was ordered to cross the globe by his father, he at once proceeded. However, his younger brother [[Pakhangba]] as per the instruction of his mother [[Leimarel Sidabi]], went around his father [[Atingkok Maru Sidaba]], who is equivalent to the globe.<ref name="A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works">{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kqJVDwAAQBAJ&q=lainingthou+Sanamahi&pg=PT6 |title = A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works|last1 = Devi|first1 = Nunglekpam Premi|date = 14 April 2018}}</ref><br />
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As per the declaration that among the two brothers, the first to succeed in traveling across the globe, would be offered his father's throne of the Universe. That's how Pakhangba got the throne.<ref>{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kbu_AwAAQBAJ&q=lainingthou+Sanamahi&pg=PA10 |title = The Endless Kabaw Valley: British Created Visious [sic] Cycle of Manipur, Burma and India|isbn = 9789384318000|last1 = Suresh Singh|first1 = Dr Th|date = 2 June 2014}}</ref> However, in order to compensate Sanamahi, [[Atingkok Maru Sidaba]] offered him to be the king of every household of Mankind in the universe.<br />
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==Divine names==<br />
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There are one thousand divine names of the God Lainingthou Sanamahi. <br />
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== Religious sites ==<br />
The sacred places of Lainingthou Sanamahi include [[Sanamahi Temple]], [[Kangla Palace]], and Sanamahi Kiyong Temple.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://imphaleast.nic.in/tourist-place/sanamahi_kiyong/ |title = SANAMAHI KIYONG TEMPLE &#124; IMPHAL EAST DISTRICT, GOVERNMENT OF MANIPUR &#124; India}}</ref><br />
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== Texts ==<br />
Ancient texts that discuss him include:<br />
* [[Sanamahi Laihui]]<br />
* Karthong Lamlen<br />
*[[Wakoklon Heelel Thilen Salai Amailon Pukok Puya]] (written in 1400 BC) <br />
* Hijan-Hirao<br />
* Besides the above-mentioned sacred books, there are several sacred books or [[Puya (Meitei texts)]] discovered from various hidings.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.imphaltimes.com/news/item/11451-holy-book-of-lainingthou-sanamahi-published-thousands-offers-prayers-on-sanamahi-chenhougba-rituals |title = Holy book of Lainingthou Sanamahi published; Thousands offers prayers on Sanamahi Chenhougba rituals - Imphal Times}}</ref><br />
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==Festivals==<br />
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The religious festivals associated with Lord Sanamahi are:<br />
* [[Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba]]<br />
* [[Mera Hou Chongba]]<br />
* [[Lai Haraoba]]<br />
* [[Sajibu Cheiraoba]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Lists of creatures in Meitei folklore]]<br />
* [[Lists of deities in Sanamahism]]<br />
* [[Sanamahi creation myth]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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