Emoinu
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Imoinu or Emoinu () is a goddess associated with household, hearth, family, fireplace, kitchen, wealth, peace and prosperity in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). She is frequently associated with Leimarel Sidabi. She is regarded as one of the incarnations or representations of goddess Leimarel Sidabi.
Key facts
- Deity.type
- Meitei
- Deity.name
- Imoinu
- Deity.deity_of
- Goddess of household, hearth, family, fireplace, kitchen, wealth, peace and prosperity
- Deity.member_of
- Lairembis
- Deity.image
- Emoinu - Goddess of wealth.jpg
- Deity.caption
- A terracotta idol of goddess Imoinu
- Deity.other_names
- Imoinu Ahongbi Emoinu Ahongbi
- Deity.affiliation
- Sanamahism
- Deity.cult_center
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- Deity.abodes
- Phunga Lairu (fireplace), Sanamahi Kachin and Kitchen
- Deity.planet
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- Deity.weapon
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- Deity.artifacts
- Coin containers
- Deity.symbols
- Senphu (Coin container), Chengphu (Rice pot) and Yotsabi (Tripod)
- Deity.color
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Wikidata facts
- Image
- Emoinu - Goddess of wealth.jpg
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- Emoinu
- name in native language
- ꯏꯃꯣꯏꯅꯨ
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17 sectionsContents
- Etymology and nomenclature
- Description
- Mythology
- Origin
- Lover
- Worship
- Ancient worship
- Modern worship
- Abode
- Ritual
- Festival
- Namesakes
- In commerce
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
- External links
Imoinu or Emoinu () is a goddess associated with household, hearth, family, fireplace, kitchen, wealth, peace and prosperity in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak (Antique Manipur). She is frequently associated with Leimarel Sidabi. She is regarded as one of the incarnations or representations of goddess Leimarel Sidabi.
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.