The pleasing of the Gods: Meitei Lai Haraoba
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2013-06-23
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Meitei cosmology: lai, supreme gods, gods of directions, panhoibi and Nongpok Ningthou, Pakhangba and Laisana, other lais, saroi-ngaroi, Text and structure of the Lai Haraoba: Oral text, structure of the festival, literary genres- liturgical prayers, festive lyrics for prosperity, dancing songs, love lyrics, Maidi and Maiba: Maibic trance, Music and dance: Pena, Sacred time, place and objects: Sacred place, representation of the Lais, ritual objects, offerings, Lai Haraoba: Ritual kingship, pleasing by word, pleasing by offerings, pleasing by dance, pleasing by play, fertility aspect, prognastication and protection