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Henjunaha Lairoulembi (Old Manipuri: Hensunaha Lailoulempi), or simply known as Henjunaha, is a folk tale in the ancient Moirang Kangleirol legends of Meitei mythology and folklore.[1][2][3] It is the love story of Henjunaha and his lady love Lairoulembi, who are the true lovers in the second rebirth of divine lovers in the epic of Ancient Moirang.[1][2][4][5][6]
In later versions
[change | change source]- The story was notably rewritten during the times of Maharaja Bhagyachandra, a King of Medieval Manipur.[1]
- In 2010, Henjunaha, a drama, was written by K. B. Sharma, based on the story of the hero.[7]
- In 2012, a book Henjunaha Lairoulembi, was published in the Manipur Hindi Parishad, Imphal. It's based on the saga of the hero Henjunaha and his lady love Lairoulembi.[8]
- In 2017, a folk play named "Henjunaha" premiered, based on the saga of the legendary hero.[9]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Nunglekpam Premi Devi (April 14, 2018). A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works. Media Publications. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wahengbam Ibohal Singh (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company. p. 440.
- ↑ Rubani Yumkhaibam (November 10, 2019). "Henjunaha, Masculinity Redefined". Imphal Times. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ K.B. Sharma. "Henjunaha: Part 1". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ K.B. Sharma. "Henjunaha: Part 2". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ K.B. Sharma. "Henjunaha: Part 3". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ K.B. Sharma (2010). Henjunaha. Digital Library of India. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ "Book on Henjunaha". Manipur News. August 29, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ↑ "'Henjunaha' folk play premiered". Kangla Online. April 19, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
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