Manimekhala
deity water Buddhist single tradition · 2
Manimekhala is a goddess in Buddhist mythology. She is regarded as a guardian of the seas, namely the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea as part of the mythology of Southeast Asia. She was placed by Cātummahārājika to protect virtuous beings from shipwreck.
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When
- First attested
- 500 BCE
- Attested period
- -500 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Appears in the Mahanipata Jataka (Mahajanaka Jataka).
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Moni Mekhala, Reamso, Nakkarai, pumpkin maiden queen
- serves
- Cātummahārājika, Śakra
- allied with
- Prince Mahajanaka, Devol
- enemy of
- Prince Ashakuma, Ramasura
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“The popular Burmese pop singer Maykhala derives her stage name from Manimekhala. Her name was contributed by Thailand for tropical cyclone names occurring as Tropical Storm Mekkhala in 2002, 2008, 2015, and 2020.”
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“Upon Prince Ashakuma obstructing the tide of the water goddess Manimekhala, her anger flared, compelling him to make a wager.”
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