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Imoinu
Goddess of household, hearth, family, fireplace, kitchen, wealth, peace and prosperity
Member of Lairembis
A terracotta idol of goddess Imoinu
Other names
Imoinu Ahongbi
Emoinu Ahongbi
Affiliation
Sanamahism
Abodes
Phunga Lairu (fireplace), Sanamahi Kachin and Kitchen
Artifacts
Coin containers
Symbols
Senphu (Coin container), Chengphu (Rice pot) and Yotsabi (Tripod)
Texts
PuYas
Gender
Female
Region
Manipur
Ethnic group
Meitei ethnicity
Festivals
Imoinu Iratpa
Equivalents
Greek equivalent
Hestia
Roman equivalent
Vesta
Hinduism equivalent
Lakshmi
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Imoinu or Emoinu (Meitei: ꯏꯃꯣꯏꯅꯨ) is a goddess associated with household, hearth, family, fireplace, kitchen, wealth, peace and prosperity in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur).[1][2][3] She is frequently associated with Leimarel Sidabi. She is regarded as one of the incarnations or representations of goddess Leimarel Sidabi.[4][5]
In Meitei mythology, Imoinu is known for her sense of humor. Generally, she is portrayed as "an old woman", as her name means "great grandmother" in Meitei language.
The personality of Imoinu and other goddesses like Panthoibi and Phouoibi depict as well as influence the boldness, courage, independence, righteousness and social honour of Meitei women.[6]
^Singh, Rocky; Sharma, Mayur (25 July 2014). Highway on my Plate - II: the indian guide to roadside eating. Random House India. p. 44. ISBN 978-81-8400-642-1.
^"A Hymn for Goddess Emoinu". e-pao.net.
^"Meiteis celebrate Emoinu". telegraphindia.com.
^Devi, Dr Yumlembam Gopi (16 June 2019). Glimpses of Manipuri Culture. Lulu.com. ISBN 978-0-359-72919-7.
^"EMOINU AHONGBI THOUNIROL (A Traditional adoration to Goddess Emoinu)". e-pao.net.
^Kipgen, Tingneichong G. (2010). Women's Role in the 20th Century Manipur: A Historical Study. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-803-1.
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