Khuman Khamba facts for kids

Khuman Khamba (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯈꯝꯕ) or Moirang Khamba (Meitei: ꯃꯣꯢꯔꯥꯡ ꯈꯝꯕ) is a famous hero from the ancient legends of Moirang Kangleirol. These are old stories from the Manipur region. Khamba was a prince from the Khuman family. But he grew up poor because he lost his parents. His kind sister, Khamnu, took care of him. Later, he fell in love with and married Thoibi. She was a princess from the Moirang family.

Khamba in Popular Culture

Khamba's story is very important in the culture of Manipur. People still remember him through dances and art.

The Khamba Thoibi Dance

• The famous folk dance called "Khamba Thoibi Jagoi" was first danced by Khamba and Thoibi themselves. They performed it at the Thangjing Temple. This dance tells their story. Today, it is a very popular traditional dance in Manipur.

Art and Paintings

• In 2019, a special canvas painting was shown in Bhopal, India. It was called "Khambana kao phaba." This means "Khamba capturing the bull." It shows a famous part of his story where he bravely catches a wild bull.

Images for kids

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  Orphan Khamba and his sister Khamnu were taken care of by Kao (bull) for a long time until Khamnu set it free.

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  Khamba and Thoibi meeting at a place

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  Khamba wrestling with his opponent

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  Khamba and Thoibi during a ceremonial ritual dance

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  Khamba and Thoibi dancing

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  Khamba and Nongban Kongyamba during the tiger hunt