Thumleima facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Thumleima |
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| Other names | Thumkhong Lairembi |
| Affiliation | Sanamahism (Meitei religion) |
| Texts | PuYa |
| Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
| Personal information | |
| Siblings | Phouleima, Ngaleima and Ireima |
| Greek equivalent | Amphitrite |
| Roman equivalent | Salacia |
| Hinduism equivalent | Lakshmi |
Thumleima (ꯊꯨꯃꯂꯩꯃ) is an important goddess in Manipuri mythology and religion. She is seen as the spirit of salt and natural salty water, called brine. Salt has always been very important for people.
Thumleima has three sisters who are also goddesses: Phouleima, Ngaleima, and Ireima. People pray to Thumleima to make sure there is plenty of salt. Salt is a key part of our food and helps us stay healthy.
Thumleima in Stories and Films
Thumleima and her sisters are part of many old stories. These stories are sometimes shared in plays and movies.
Plays and Performances
- In 2009, a special play with music and dance, called "Phouoibi, the rice goddess," was performed. It was based on the exciting old stories of Thumleima and her sisters.
Movies and Films
- In 2017, a full-length movie called "Phouoibi Shayon" was released. This movie was about the stories of goddess Thumleima and her sister Phouoibi.
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