Laishang

Laishang[1] or Khubam or Ebudhou Ebendhou Khubam[2] ("Ebudhou" means ancestor[male], "Ebendhou" means ancestor[female] and "khubam" means abode) is a holy shrine which are dedicated site for a specific deity,ancestor or similar sacred place where the specific deity or ancestor which are commonly known as Umang Lai[3] ("Umang" means forest and "Lai" means deity/ancestor) of the group of people which follow Sanamahism faith[4] worship or is given their due respect from time to time.[5]

References
  1. Singh, Naorem Naokhomba. "RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES AND FESTIVALS AMONG THE METEIS OF MANIPUR". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Khumbongmayum, Ashalata Devi; Khan, ML; Tripathi, RS (2004). "Sacred groves of Manipur–ideal centres for biodiversity conservation". Current Science. 87 (4): 430–433.
  3. Singh, Tayenjam Bijoykumar (2013). Ramu Prasad's Angel. Partridge Publishing.
  4. Singh, Sougrakpam Dharmen. "Historical Development of Ancient Capitals of Manipur With Reference to Kangla". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. Aggarwal, Kailash S (1992). "To include or not to include: An attempt to study the language conflict in Manipur". Language Problems and Language Planning. 16 (1): 21–37.


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