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Ngareima (Manipuri: ꯉꯥꯔꯩꯃ) is the goddess of fish and aquatic life in Sanamahism, the indigenous religion of Manipur. She is a sister (or friend) of the goddesses, Phouoibi, Thumleima and Ereima.

Myths

Menstrual blood, hay, rice stalks, hentak (edible fish paste), and broom are considered profane to Ngaleima. So, if there is an adverse entry of fish into the fishing nets, the presence of menstruating woman is highly suspected at the spot, especially on the floating dam. Other suspicious reasons are the dropping down of the charoo (hay, dried paddy stalks) or hentak (edible fish paste) or sumjit (broom) by people out of jealousy into the place.

Ngareima is considered to be one of the divine manifestations of Leimarel Sidabi, the supreme mother earth goddess. It is said that Leimalel becomes Ngaleima when she is in the fish yard.

In popular culture

• Phou-oibi, the rice goddess is a 2009 ballad opera performed by the Laihui Ensemble. It is based on the story of the goddess and her sister Phouoibi.
• Phouoibi Shayon is a 2017 Manipuri language movie based on the story of the goddess and her sister Phouoibi.

References

1. ^ Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-849-5.
2. ^ Session, North East India History Association (2003). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
3. ^ The Eastern Anthropologist. Ethnographic and Folk Culture Society, U.P. 1974.
4. ^ Bahadur), Sarat Chandra Roy (Rai (1970). Man in India. A. K. Bose.
5. ^ ACL-CPL 00128 Man In India Vol.50 1970 Oct-Dec.
6. Singh, L. Bhagyachandra (1991). A Critical Study Of The Religious Philosophy. p. 73.
7. "Laihui Ensemble Manipur – Phou-oibi, the Rice Goddess to perform at Esplanade Theatre Studio Singapore". www.manipur.org.
8. "Phou-Oibi, the Rice Goddess by Laihui Ensemble". sgmagazine.com.
9. "Phouoibi Shayon to be shown at Shankar : 01st apr17 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". e-pao.net.

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