| The story of Ura Naha Khongjomba and Pidonnu | |
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| Folk tale | |
| Name | The story of Ura Naha Khongjomba and Pidonnu |
| Aarne–Thompson grouping | no |
| Mythology | Meitei mythology |
| Country |  Ancient Kangleipak (historical)  India (present) |
| Region | Moirang, Manipur |
| Origin Date | During the reign of Moilang king Iwang Puriklai Laijing Punsiba (1138–1210)[1] |
| Related | Meitei folklore, Meitei literature |
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The ancient legend of Ura Naha Khongjomba and Pidonnu (Meitei: Khongjomba-Pidongnu) is an epic cycle of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore from the Moirang kingdom[a] of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur).[1] It concerns the love and adventures of the forgotten prince Ura Naha Khongjomba for the beautiful woman Pidonnu.[2][3]
- ^ a b "manipur channel >>Moirang Kangleirol ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur". e-pao.net. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
Iwang Puriklai Laijing Punsiba (AD 1138-1210) Kadeng Thangja Hanba - Tonu Laijinglembi; Khongjomba - Pidongnu
- ^ Oinam, Bhagat; Sadokpam, Dhiren A. (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 Khongjomba (hero) and Pidonnu (heroine)...
- ^ Lisam, Khomdan Singh (2011). Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.). India: Kalpaz Publications. p. 588. ISBN 978-81-7835-864-2.
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