Henjunaha

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]

Hensunaha being chased by evils

In later versions
  • 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
  1. Nunglekpam Premi Devi (April 14, 2018). A Glimpse of Manipuri Literary Works. Media Publications. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  2. Wahengbam Ibohal Singh (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company. p. 440.
  3. Rubani Yumkhaibam (November 10, 2019). "Henjunaha, Masculinity Redefined". Imphal Times. Archived from the original on August 12, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  4. K.B. Sharma. "Henjunaha: Part 1". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  5. K.B. Sharma. "Henjunaha: Part 2". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  6. K.B. Sharma. "Henjunaha: Part 3". Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  7. K.B. Sharma (2010). Henjunaha. Digital Library of India. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  8. "Book on Henjunaha". Manipur News. August 29, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  9. "'Henjunaha' folk play premiered". Kangla Online. April 19, 2017. Retrieved July 2, 2021.

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