| The story of Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu | |
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| Folk tale | |
| Name | The story of Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu |
| Also known as | Meitei: Haoba Konu |
| Aarne–Thompson grouping | no |
| Mythology | Meitei mythology (Manipuri mythology) |
| Country |  Ancient Kangleipak (historical)  India (present) |
| Region | Moirang, Manipur |
| Origin Date | During the reign of King Iwang Puriklai Sana Lakhwa (185-236) |
| Related | Meitei folklore (Manipuri folklore), Meitei literature (Manipuri literature) |
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The ancient legend of Khuyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu (Meitei: Haoba-Konu) is one of the epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore, that is originated from Moirang kingdom[a] of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). It concerns the fateful love of Khuyol Haoba (Old Manipuri: Khuyol Haopa),[b] an orphan man, for the beautiful Yaithing Konu.[1][2][3][4] Khuyol Haoba was the son of late Khundouremba (Old Manipuri: Khuntoulempa), a court official of Moirang. Yaithing Konu was the daughter of Luwang Huiningsumba (Old Manipuri: Luwang Huiningsumpa), an influential nobleman of Moirang.[5][6][7]
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- ^ Oinam, Bhagat; Sadokpam, Dhiren A. (11 May 2018). Northeast India: A Reader. Taylor & Francis. p. 236. ISBN 978-0-429-95320-0.
Apart from several other works based on the theme of love, mention may be made of the literature coming from the Moirang region of Manipur. A civilization situated on the magnificent Loktak Lake, the culture of the Moirang clan has been noted. Numerous manuscripts of the Moirang region dwell on the theme of love. One of the most popular stories refers to the seven pairs of lovers who are regarded as incarnations of the same souls in different generations or ages. The seven cycles are Akongjamba (hero) and Phouoibi (heroine); Henjunaha (hero) and Leima Lairuklembi (heroine); Khuyol Haoba (hero) and Yaithing Konu (heroine); Kadeng Thangjahanba (hero) and Tonu Laijinglembi (heroine); Ura Naha ...
- ^ Singh, N. Tombi; et al. (Original from:the University of California) (1976). Khamba and Thoibi: The Unscaled Height of Love. India: Chitrebirentombichand Khorjeirup. pp. 302, 303.
The legend of the immortal love between Khoyol Haoba and Yaithing Konu, believed to have taken place several generations ago, was still fresh to Khamba's generation . It inspired young lovers to unscaled heights of love .
- ^ Lisam, Khomdan Singh (2011). Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.). India. pp. 588, 678. ISBN 978-81-7835-864-2.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Birmangal, M.; et al. (Internet Archive) (1970). Yaithingkonu (in Manipuri). Manipur University Library, Imphal. Binodini Devi; Digital Library of India.
- ^ Bormani, Sarangthem; et al. (Internet Archive) (2003). Moirang Shaion (in Manipuri). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Sarangthem Bormani, Chinga Makha Chanam Pukhri Mapal; Digital Library of India. p. 145.
- ^ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Original from:the University of Michigan. India: Sahitya Akademi. p. 65. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.
- ^ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Original from:the University of Michigan. India: Sahitya Akademi. p. 66. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.