Imoinu | |
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Goddess of household, hearth, family, fireplace, kitchen, wealth, peace and prosperity | |
Member of Lairembis | |
![]() A terracotta idol of goddess Imoinu | |
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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 |
Hindu equivalent | Lakshmi |
Roman equivalent | Vesta |
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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]
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