Thumleima

Noinu Thumleima (Meitei pronunciation: nói.nu tʰum.lə́i.mə) or Thumkhong Lairembi () is the Meitei goddess of salt.

About

Thumleima (), the Goddess of salt is also known as Thumkhong Lairembi () She is a sister (or sometimes friend) of the goddesses Phouoibi, Ngaleima and Ereima and a wife of Pakhangba, the royal deity.

People pray to her so there will be enough salt.

In popular culture

• Phou-oibi, the rice goddess is a 2009 ballad opera based on the story of the goddess and her sister Phouoibi.
• Phouoibi Shayon is a 2017 movie based on the story of the goddess and her sister Phouoibi.

See also

• Panthoibi, Meitei goddess of civilization, love, and warfare

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