Irai Ningthou
Irai Ningthou (Old Manipuri: Ilai Ningthou) or Ike Ningthau (Old Manipuri: Ike Ningthou) is a God in Meitei mythology and religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He is the God and the divine male personification of water. He mainly dwells in the rivers and lakes.
| Irai Ningthou (Old Manipuri: Ilai Ningthou) | |
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God of Water | |
| Member of water deities | |
The divine name "Irai Ningthou", written in Meitei Mayek abugida | |
| Other names | Irai Ningthau, Ike Ningthou, Ike Ningthau, Erai Ningthou, Erai Ningthau, Eke Ningthou, Eke Ningthau |
| Affiliation | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
| Abodes | Rivers and Lakes |
| Texts | PuYas |
| Gender | Male |
| Region | Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur) |
| Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Consort | Irai Leima (Ireima) |
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He is the consort of Irai Leima (alias Ireima). The divine couples are regarded as the spirits of the water bodies.
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