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Laininghal Naoriya Phulo

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Meitei prophet
Laininghan Naoriya Phulo
Phundrei
Born28 August 1888
Laishram Khul Mayai Leikai, Assam
Died1941
NationalityManipuri
Occupation(s)Philosopher and religious reformer[1]
OrganizationFounded the Apokpa Marup in 1930, Cachar[2]
Known forRevivalism of the antique paganism Sanamahism (Meitei religion) of the Meitei ethnicity[3]
Notable workApokpa Mapu Gi Tungnapham
TitleLaininghan
FamilyNaorem

Laininghan Naoriya Phulo (born 28 August 1888) was a Meitei religious, social and political leader and the founder of the antique Meitei religion revivalist school of Apokpa Marup.[4] According to Meitei doctrines, he was regarded as a prophet who was born to preserve and revive the suppressed ancient paganism of the Meitei ethnicity. He is seen as an example for all Meiteis to follow. He invented a modern script (different from the present Meitei Mayek) to write Meitei language and its numerals taking help from the old script which he discovered from the Shakok Salai Thiren, based on the cosmic evolution of the Meitei mythology.[5][6] Still today, people celebrate his birthday on the month of Thawan (August) according to Meitei calendar both in Assam and Manipur.[7]

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  1. ^ Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. ISBN 9788170998532.
  2. ^ Devi, Lairenlakpam Bino (2002). The Lois of Manipur: Andro, Khurkhul, Phayeng and Sekmai. ISBN 9788170998495.
  3. ^ Prafullokumar Singh, A. (2009). Elections and political dynamics. ISBN 9788183242790.
  4. ^ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1998). Recent Researches in Oriental Indological Studies: Including Meiteilogy. Parimal Publications.
  5. ^ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1998). Recent Researches in Oriental Indological Studies: Including Meiteilogy. Parimal Publications.
  6. ^ Singh, Moirangthem Kirti (1988). Religion and Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-021-0.
  7. ^ Sanajaoba, Naorem (1988). Manipur, Past and Present: The Heritage and Ordeals of a Civilization. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-853-2.
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