Poubi Lai

Poubi Lai

Sculpture of Poubi Lai, displayed in the Quai Branly Museum, Paris, France in 2010.
Grouping	Legendary creatures
Sub grouping	Dragon
Similar entities	Pakhangba, Nongshaba, Qilin, Chimera, Pixiu, Kangla Sha, Uchek Langmeidong, Lai Khutshangbi, Keibu Keioiba
Folklore	Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology), Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore)
Country	Ancient Manipur (historical)  India (present)
Region	Manipur
Habitat	Loktak lake

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Poubi Lai was an ancient dragon python, who dwelled in the Loktak Lake of Manipur, in Meitei mythology and folklore.^[1][2][3] It is also referred to as "Loch Ness Monster of Manipur".^[4]