An Imung Lai or Emung Lai is any god or goddess worshipped inside the household of the mankind in Meitei folklore and religion.[1][2] The Imung Lais are the protectors and caretakers of the people.[3] People perform different rites and rituals to worship the deities.[4][5] The main deities include Sanamahi and Leimarel.[6]
Imung Lai | |
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Deities of house and household | |
Member of Meitei deities | |
Other names | Emung Lai |
Affiliation | Meitei religion (Sanamahism) |
Abodes | House and household |
Region | India (Manipur, Assam and Tripura), Bangladesh and Myanmar |
Ethnic group | Meitei ethnicity |
Equivalents | |
Greek equivalent | Hestia |
Roman equivalent | Vesta |