Sanamahism

The supreme earth goddess and universal mother in the Meitei pantheon. She represents the nurturing force of nature and is regarded as the source of all Lairembis (goddesses). As the embodiment of fertility, compassion, and creation, she is the central figure in both household and agrarian worship.

A multi-faceted goddess representing love, valor, wisdom, and social transformation. She is central to many tales of warfare, divine love (especially with Nongpok Ningthou), and the evolution of Meitei civilization. Considered both fierce and nurturing, she is celebrated in Panthoibi Iratpa and folk operas.

Goddess who guards the entrance to the underworld. She stands between life and death and ensures proper transition. In some narratives, she is seen as a counterpart to the gatekeeper deity Thongalel.

Heinu Leima is a goddess associated with grace and dignified womanhood. Though less prominent in major myths, she is revered for her quiet strength and often appears in stories related to divine or royal households.

Irai Leima, also known as Ereima, is the goddess of water in Meitei tradition. She is the daughter of Salailen (the sky god) and governs rivers, lakes, and all freshwater sources. Her presence is invoked in rituals for purification, fertility, and balance in nature.

A beloved household deity and manifestation of Leimarel Sidabi. She is the goddess of wealth, prosperity, order, and nourishment. Every year, Meitei households celebrate Emoinu Iratpa, offering rice, vegetables, fish, and fruits to honor her presence in the home. 

Goddess of royal households, ancestral authority, and feminine power. She protects family legacies and is worshipped in clan shrines (Yumjao Laibungs). She is associated with matriarchs and guardian spirits of noble lineages.

The underworld goddess who carries souls to Khamnung, the realm of the dead. Rather than evoking fear, she is seen as calm, persuasive, and maternal. She guides spirits away from the earthly plane, often with a gentle demeanor that signifies the Meitei understanding of death as a natural transition.

Goddess of salt and preservation. She ensures the availability and sanctity of salt wells, which are vital to both survival and ritual purity. Often worshipped along with Ngaleima and Phouoibi.

These three sister goddesses are known for marrying the same mortal man. Khunu Leima is the goddess of pigeons and doves, Nganu Leima is the goddess of ducks and waterfowl, and Shapi Leima is associated with rodents. 

Goddess of intelligence, learning, and sacred texts. She is depicted holding Puyas (ancient Meitei manuscripts) and is invoked by scholars and traditional healers seeking clarity and wisdom.

Consort of Salailen (Soraren), the supreme sky god. According to the Konthoujam clan lore, she was once a mortal woman chosen by the god to become his divine queen. She is the mother of Khoriphaba and revered in both folk narratives and clan-based rituals.

Goddess of thunder, lightning, charm, and seduction. Her myth narrates how she was born to contain the power of storms and enchantment. Worship of Nongthang Leima reflects reverence for both natural phenomena and emotional magnetism.

Goddess of rice, fertility, and the agrarian cycle. She is the symbol of food security and divine nourishment. Her myth often depicts her as a wandering deity who endures hardships to bring rice to the people. She is widely revered in agrarian Meitei society.

Goddess of fishes and aquatic life. A close companion of Phouoibi and Thumleima, she governs rivers, ponds, and the livelihood of fisherfolk. She is honored through offerings of fish and water rituals during seasonal festivals.