Further information: List of epics in Meitei language
This article contains the Meitei alphabet. Without proper rendering support, you may see errors in display.
Numit Kappa
Author
Unknown
Language
Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language)
Subject
Meitei literature (Manipuri literature)
Genre
Epic poetry
Publication place
Kangleipak (historical) India (current)
The Story is based on the shooting of one of the two Suns to create Night[1]
Part of a series on
Meitei mythology
Deities
Atingkok
Haoreima
Ichum Lairembi
Imoinu
Irai Leima
Irai Ningthou
Khamlangba
Khuman Pokpa
Khunu Leima
Khamnung Kikoi Louonbi
Khoriphaba
Konthoujam Tampha Lairembi
Korouhanba
Koupalu
Koujeng Leima
Kounu
Laikhurembi
Lainaotabi
Leimarel Sidabi
Lok Ningthou
Loyalakpa
Marjing
Mongba Hanba
Ngaleima
Nganu Leima
Nungthel Leima
Nongpok Ningthou
Nongshaba
Nongthang Leima
Pakhangba
Panam Ningthou
Panthoibi
Phou Ningthou
Phouoibi
Pisatao
Pureiromba
Salailen
Sanamahi
Shapi Leima
Shopkeeping Goddesses
Taoroinai
Thangching
Thongak Lairembi
Thongalen
Thumleima
Wangpulen
Yangtoupa and Yangtoupi
Yumjao Leima
Heroes and heroines
Akongjamba
Henjunaha and Lairoulembi
Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi
Khuman Khamba
Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu
Ura Naha Khongjomba and Pidonnu
Wanglen Pungdingheiba and Sappa Chanu Silheibi
Mythical creatures
Helloi
Kanglā Shā
Kao
Keibu Keioiba
Lai Khutshangbi
Poubi Lai
Yenakha Paotapi
Related
Numit Kappa
Dragons
Epic cycles of incarnations
Meitei folklore
Hiyang Hiren
Laishang
Puya
Sanamahism
Myths portal
v
t
e
Part of a series on
Sanamahism
Primordial deities
Sidaba Mapu
Leimarel Sidabi
Lainingthou Sanamahi
Pakhangba
Koupalu
Marjing
Thangching
Wangbren
Incarnations
Imoinu
Phouleima
Scripture
Laihui
Nongshapa Laihui
Pakhangpa Laihui
Sanamahi Laihui
Nongarols
Khongjomnubi Nongarol
Konthoujam Nongarol
Other texts
Wakoklon Heelel Thilel Salai Amailon Pukok
Sakok Lamlen
Phouoibi Waron
Panthoibi Khongul
Poireiton Khunthok
Numit Kappa
Nongban Pombi Luwaoba
Leithak Leikharol
Leishemlon
Hichan Hilao
Religious roles
Maiba
Maibi
Temples
Ebudhou Thangjing Temple
Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple
Festivals
Sajibu Nongma Panba
Imoinu Iratpa
Lai Haraoba
Mera Chaorel Houba
Mera Hou Chongba
Panthoibi Iratpa
Sanamahi Ahong Khong Chingba
v
t
e
Numit Kappa (Manipuri: ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ ꯀꯥꯞꯄ)[2] is an ancient Meitei language mythological epic literary work.[3] The work is believed to be written around or before 33 AD.[4]
It is written in the form of partial poetry and partial prose.[5][6]
The epic work is still considered to be the oldest known epic account in Meitei literature.[7]
^"Indian Literature". Sahitya Akademi. 10 November 1979 – via Google Books.
^The Oriental Anthropologist: A Bi-annual International Journal of the Science of Man. Oriental Institute of Cultural and Social Research. 2005.
^Problems of Modern Indian Literature. Statistical Pub. Society : distributor, K. P. Bagchi. 1975.
^Paniker, K. Ayyappa (1997). Medieval Indian Literature: Surveys and selections. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 978-81-260-0365-5.
^Islam, Mazharul (1982). A History of Folktale Collections in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Panchali.
^Man. Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. 1913.
^Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-543-2.
alphabet. Without proper rendering support, you may see errors in display. NumitKappa (Manipuri: ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ ꯀꯥꯞꯄ) is an ancient Meitei language mythological epic...
musical compositions like the Ougri, and heroic narratives like the NumitKappa. In the medieval period, literature in Kannada and Telugu appeared in...
slightly mentioned about the history of the Zeliangrong people. The NumitKappa ("Shooting the Sun") is a mythological text in narrative verse. It was...
works include the Ougri (c. 1st century CE musical composition), the NumitKappa (c. 1st century CE narrative work), the Poireiton Khunthok (c. 3rd century...
Sun (Meitei: ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ ꯀꯥꯞꯄ, romanized: NumitKappa) The sun and the cock (Meitei: ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ ꯑꯃꯗꯤ ꯌꯦꯟꯕ, romanized: Numit amadi Yenba) Blessings from Spirit (Meitei: ꯇꯝꯅꯂꯥꯢꯒꯤ...
Orion took their places in the sky and how Khurkhul was named. : 54–55 NumitKappa (Meitei: ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ ꯀꯥꯞꯄ, transl: the shooting down of the sun). An epic in...
Ramayana Mahabharata Puranas Khamba Thoibi Sheireng, Khamba and Thoibi NumitKappa Helloi "Kalamezhuthu: When art is integral to ritual". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X...
became the place of coronation of the Meitei kings. According to the NumitKappa, a mythological epic written in the early 1st century CE, two suns shone...
ceremonies of Kangleipak. It may have existed before the Common Era. NumitKappa (Meitei: ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ ꯀꯥꯞꯄ, transl: The Shooting of the Sun), a religious epic...
Kamakhya (a form of Durga). The 3rd day of Durga Puja is observed as the "Bor Numit" (literally, Boon Day). Phou-oibi, the rice goddess is a 2009 ballad opera...
Is Why . . . Manipuri Myths Retold List of epics in Meitei language NumitKappa The Tales of Kanglei Throne Moirang was an independent kingdom in early...
Kao Keibu Keioiba Lai Khutshangbi Poubi Lai Yenakha Paotapi Related NumitKappa Dragons Epic cycles of incarnations Meitei folklore Hiyang Hiren Laishang...
is also known as Taohuireng and is one of the two sun brothers in the NumitKappa epic legend. He is also called Ngantureng because of his ability to remove...
Kao Keibu Keioiba Lai Khutshangbi Poubi Lai Yenakha Paotapi Related NumitKappa Dragons Epic cycles of incarnations Meitei folklore Hiyang Hiren Laishang...
grassroots level, particularly in preserving and promoting Moirang Sai. NumitKappa Akongjamba and Phouoibi Henjunaha and Lairoulembi Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing...
Global Information
Myths portal