Korouhanba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Korouhanba |
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God of the sun, sky and heaven | |
Other names | Numit, Taohuireng, Taodanba, Ngantureng, Songbu Chiraitangba |
Affiliation | Meitei mythology, Meitei religion |
Greek equivalent | Helios |
Hinduism equivalent | Surya |
"Korouhanba" (Meitei: ꯀꯣꯔꯧꯍꯟꯕ) is the master of the sky or heaven and god of the sun in ancient Meitei mythology and religion. He is also known as Taohuireng and is one of the two sun brothers in the "Numit Kappa" legend. For having the ability to removing darkness, he is also called "Ngantureng". He is described as "Songbu Chiraitangba", a physician who is bald headed. He is also connected with the three mortal teachers in many legends.
His pantheon is mainly maintained by the Thokchom family. He has religious association with the Maring tribes.
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