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"Khuman Khamba" (Meitei: ꯈꯨꯃꯟ ꯈꯝꯕ) or "Moirang Khamba" (Meitei: ꯃꯣꯢꯔꯥꯡ ꯈꯝꯕ) is one of the principal figures in the ancient Moirang Kangleirol legends. He is an orphan prince of the Khuman dynasty. Brought up by his sister, Khamnu as a poor man. Later, he was married to his lady love Thoibi, the princess of the Moirang dynasty.

In popular culture

  • The well celebrated folk dance, "Khamba Thoibi Jagoi", was first performed by Khamba and his lady love Thoibi in the premise of the Thangjing temple. It's now a popular form of folk dance in Manipur.
  • In 2019, a canvas painting named "Khambana kao phaba" (Lit. Khamba capturing the bull), was exhibited in Bhopal.

Images for kids

  • KHAMBA KHAMNU

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

  • KHUMAN KHAMBA AND MOIRANG THOIBI

    Khamba and Thoibi meeting at a place

  • KHUMAN KHAMBA WRESTLING WITH HIS OPPONENT

    Khamba wrestling with his opponent

  • KHAMBA THOIBI EPIC - THE DANCE BEFORE THE KING

    Khamba and Thoibi during a ceremonial ritual dance

  • Khamba Thoibi Dance Illustration

    Khamba and Thoibi dancing

  • KHAMBA THOIBI EPIC - THE TIGER HUNT

    Khamba and Nongban Kongyamba during the tiger hunt

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