Koupalu | |
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Founder of Meitei civilisation, guardian of the north-west direction. | |
Member of Meitei gurdians of the directions, Umang Lais | |
Affiliation | Sanamahism |
Abode | Mount Koupalu |
Weapon | Spear |
Animals | White elephant |
Mount | White elephant |
Gender | Male |
Ethnic group | Meitei |
Festivals | Lai Haraoba |
Genealogy | |
Consort | Kounu, Likla Leima, Koujeng Leima |
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Koupalu (Manipuri: ꯀꯧꯕꯔꯨ) is a primordial deity in Sanamahism. He is the protector of the Meiteis, guardian of the North West direction and the founder of Meitei civilization. He lives on the summit of Mount Koubru.