Kounu
| Kounu | |
|---|---|
Guardian deity of the North direction | |
| Member of Manipuri Guardians of the Directions | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism and Manipuri mythology |
| Abode | Mount Koubru |
| Consort | Koubru |
"Kounu" is a Meitei Manuipuri goddess and one of the Manipuri Guardians of the Directions. She is the consort is Lord Koubru, and they are regarded as the deities of "Khullakpa" in Manipur.[1] Legend says that she get married to Koubru and both ruled Kangleipak for a very long time after Ningthou Puthiba.[2]
She dwells in the snows of the far north and she is also known as Kongthem.[3][4]
Pantheon
In a village Senjan Chirang in Manipur, there's a pantheon of the goddess as "Ibendhou Kounu Lairembi Lai Haraofam".[5]
References
- ^ Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (July 20, 2002). "The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai". Mittal Publications – via Google Books.
- ^ Tensuba, Keerti Chand (July 20, 1993). "Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais". Inter-India Publications – via Google Books.
- ^ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (July 20, 1997). "The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba". Vikas Publishing House – via Google Books.
- ^ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (July 20, 1997). "The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba". Vikas Publishing House – via Google Books.
- ^ https://www.justdial.com/Imphal/Ibendhou-Kounu-Lairembi-Lai-Haraofam-Senjam-Chirang/9999P3852-3852-180529200253-X6P6_BZDET
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