| Irai Ningthou | |
|---|---|
God of Water | |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism |
| Abodes | Rivers and Lakes |
| Texts | PuYas |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Manipur |
| Ethnic group | Meitei |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Consort | Irai Leima |
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Irai Ningthou (Meitei: ꯏꯔꯥꯢ ꯂꯤꯡꯊꯧ, lit. 'King of water') is a God in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. He is the God and the divine male personification of water and the consort of Irai Leima.[1][2][3] He mainly dwells in the rivers and lakes.[1][3][2]
- ^ a b Neelabi, sairem (2006). Laiyingthou Lairemmasinggee Waree Seengbul (in Manipuri). Digital Library of India, Internet Archive. India: G.m. Publication, Imphal; Manipur University Library, Imphal. pp. 99–106.
- ^ a b T C Das (1945). The Purums 1945. p. 247.
- ^ a b (Great Britain), Folklore Society (1913). Publications.