Korouhanba
deity sky Sanamahism single tradition · 2
Korouhanba is the God of the Sun, the Sky and the Heaven in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. He is also known as Taohuireng and is one of the two sun brothers in the Numit Kappa epic legend. He is also called Ngantureng because of his ability to remove darkness.
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When
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
Relationships
- co occurs with
- thawai polpi, Sri Suryanarayana Swami
- syncretized with
- Sūrya
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“the honor of God Korouhanba every year. The most significant shrine dedicated to Korouhanba is in Moidangpok town. The cults and pantheons dedicated to Korouhanba are mainly maintained by the Thokchom family. He has religious association with the Maring people.”
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“In Manipuri mythology, the sun god Korouhanba is the synonym of the Hindu deity Surya. Other Surya or sun temples in the Indian subcontinent include:”
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