Lainingthou

Lainingthou (Meitei: ꯂꯥꯢꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ, romanized: lāi-nīng-thaw, lit. 'king of the gods'^[1]) is a divine title often used by male deities in Meitei mythology and religion.^[2][3] The term may also mean "Sovereign God".^[4]

There are many gods who use this title.

• Lainingthou Khoriphaba
• Lainingthou Koubru
• Lainingthou Nongpok Ningthou
• Lainingthou Pishatao
• Lainingthou Sanamahi

1. ↑ Family in Manipur. Manipur Association for Science and Society & Imphal District Organizing Council, BJGVJ, MANAR, Manipur. 1994.
2. ↑ Indian Anthropologist: Journal of the Indian Anthropological Association. Indian Anthropological Association. 2008.
3. ↑ Doshi, Saryu (1989). Dances of Manipur: The Classical Tradition. Marg Publications. ISBN 978-81-85026-09-1.
4. ↑ Parratt, Saroj Nalini (1997). The Pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-259-0416-8.