Koupalu
Meitei Guardian God of North West direction / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Koupalu (Manipuri: ꯀꯧꯕꯔꯨ) is a primordial deity in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. He is the Guardian of the North West direction.[3][4][5][6] Legend says he is the founder of civilization in Ancient Manipur,[4] starting from the Mount Koubru, a peak where he abodes, in north-western Manipur.[3][6][7][8]
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Koupalu | |
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Guardian God of the North West Direction | |
Member of Maikei Ngaakpa Lais and Umang Lais | |
Other names | Koubaru, Koubru |
Affiliation | Sanamahism |
Abode | Mount Koupalu |
Weapon | Spear |
Animals | White elephant |
Mount | White elephant |
Gender | Male |
Ethnic group | Meitei |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba[1] - |
Personal information | |
Consort | Kounu, Likla Leima, Koujeng Leima |
Children |
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God Koubru resides in the Mount Koubru (Koubru Hill). The Mount Koubru (Koubru Hill) is the first place of settlement of the Meitei ethnicity, including the Lois of Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai.[3][6]