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Meitei Nongsha :: An Artwork
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O. Ponting *
Meitei Nongsha :: An Artwork
About the Artwork:
Meitei Nongsha or Meitei Nongsa (literally meaning "Meitei Lion" in Meitei language) is the personification of Meitei menfolk, and the symbolic representation of bravery, courage, fearlessness, gallantry, heroism, valour of Meitei men in all aspects of life.
In Classical Meitei language, "Nong" literally means "Celestial" or "Heavenly" or "Rain" and "Sha" (derived from Ancient Meitei word "Sa") literally means "Animal" or "Beast" or "Creature" or "Creation".
Having reference to primordial Meitei Lion God Nongshaba (or Nongsaba), who is regarded as the destroyer of evils and the protector of mankind, in Kanglei Meetei Lainingthou Sanamahi religion (Sanamahism/Lainingthouism), Meitei men receive endless inspirations from His countless constructive qualities and positive vibes.
He protects many historical sacred places of Kangleipak including the Kangla Fort of Imphal & the Moirang Kangla of Kege Moirang (Keke Moilang), in the form of a leonine dragon (or dragonish lion), popularly known as Kangla Sha (or Kangla Sa), which is depicted in the official state emblem of the Government of Manipur and the official logo (crest) of the INS Imphal, a missile destroyer Indian Navy War Ship.
The Meitei terms "Nongsha" (or "Nongsa") and "Nongshaba" (or "Nongsaba") are considered almost synonymous.
This image is in public domain and is allowed to be reused.
* O. Ponting contributes to this artwork to e-pao.net
This artwork was webcasted on April 05 2024 .
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