Maibi Explained
Maibi are the priestesses of Manipur Kingdom commonly known for performing religious rites. They are considered as shamans as well as midwives.[1] They possess various skills of religious activities and ancient medicinal knowledge.[2] [3] [4]
| Rank | Maibis | Salai | Deities worshipped |
|---|
| 1 | | | |
| 2 | | | |
| 3 | | | | |
The male counterpart is a Maiba.
See also
Notes and References
- Book: General, India Office of the Registrar. Census of India, 1961. 1966. Manager of Publications. en.
- Phurailatpam. A. K.. Singh. S. R.. Nongthombam. R.. 2015. Conservation of medicinally important plants by the indigenous people of Manipur (Meiteis) by incorporating them with religion and nature worship. Current Science. 109. 1. 25–30. 24905686. 0011-3891.
- Shakespear. J.. 1910. Notes on the Iron Workers of Manipur and the Annual Festival in Honour of Their Special Deity Khumlangba.. The Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland. 40. 349–359. 10.2307/2843263. 2843263. 0307-3114.
- Bhattacharjee. J.B.. Bhattacharya. J.B.. 'Loiyamba Shinyen': A Landmark in Meitei State Formation in Medieval Manipur. 2003. Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. 64. 362–368. 44145476. 2249-1937.
