Maichou Tales

10/08/2026

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17/07/2026

17/07/2026

Shangaiparou:

Luwang king Punshiba's elder brother Luwang Putang Loi (koi), though blind and deaf, did not stop wording. One day, as he could not see he made 'peiya' (bamboo chip used for binding) with the side of the 'sangai' (a kind of small slightly curved knife) just opposite to the sharp edge and said that he could not do his work as the 'Sangai' was not sharp. At that his wife Laıroulembı replied that it was not of the bluntness of the knife but because of his using the edgeless said But he took what she said as chiding him and so he bit her reaching with the 'peiya' falling near him. Getting the pain of thrashing Lairoulembi wept shouting loudly When Luwang youths came and asked she reported the story of the quarrel for making 'peiya' with the back of 'sangai' which was should or not. Feeling shame before the people the blind and deaf Luwang Putang Loi meditated by leaving his home. Because of his stern devotion and meditation he was turned into a 'Shangai' (deer). One day when his son Meengamba came to hunt, as he did not know the 'Shangai' was the one turned by his father, he caught it by hurling his spear. The field where 'Shangai' was caught was called 'Shangai Pharou' ultimately deviated to Shangaiprou. (Shangai = deer + prou - pha =catch + rou = field).

Source: This narrative is based on Lammitlon by Sarangthem Bormani. Different versions of the story may exist, and this account is presented as one traditional explanation of the place name.

09/07/2026

Phisukhong:

Tampha Wangamlon Panthoibi without noticing party the of Khaba came secretly and dipped the cloth she wore into the water of the stream flowing on the gorge at the foot of Nongmaijing hill and waited for her lover Nongpok Ningthou by washing her cloth. So the place was called Phisukhong. (Phi = cloth + su = wash + khong = stream).

Disclaimer:🚩🚨 This content is intended for educational purposes and reflects one documented version of the place-name origin. Other versions may also be valid.

Refrence: Lammitlon

18/06/2026

Wangkhei:

Guru Shidaba intending to disappear came out from a narrow hold. But as he was seen by human being he could not hide and so he came to Keidupung where he hid. When human beings knew that Guru was not there they searched for Him by climbing high up and saw him hiding at Keidupung, very high place

🚨📌🚀Disclaimer and Research Note

The account presented in this video regarding the origin of Wangkhei is based primarily on the book Lammitlon by Sarangthem Bormani. However, it is important to note that there are several different accounts and oral traditions concerning the origin and meaning of the name Wangkhei.
Therefore, this presentation does not claim that the version shared here is the only correct interpretation, nor is it intended to challenge or discredit any other existing narratives. Rather, it is presented as part of an ongoing academic and cultural exploration of the history, folklore, and toponymy of Manipur.

If any viewer, researcher, elder, or community member is familiar with other stories or traditions regarding the origin of Wangkhei, I would be grateful if you could share them through the comments section or by sending a direct message. Such contributions would greatly assist my continuing research and help preserve the diversity of knowledge associated with this place.

Finally, it is natural for a place to have multiple stories explaining its origin. This phenomenon is not unique to Manipur; it can be found throughout the world. Over long periods of human history, different communities, generations, and historical events often produce different explanations for the same place name.

Rather than viewing these accounts as contradictions, we may regard them as valuable cultural memories that reflect the long journey of human civilization. Each story preserves a unique perspective on the past and contributes to our understanding of the people, events, beliefs, and experiences that shaped a place over time.
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REFRENCE: lammitlon sarangthem bormani

16/06/2026

Nambol: An Account of its Name Origin

According to traditional accounts, two brothers, Ngangoi Yoimongba and Tauthingmang, protected a fishing dam by erecting walls of reeds and bamboo sieves to trap fish moving upstream and downstream. Their catch was so abundant that they could not carry it by hand. Instead, they wrapped the fish in cloth and carried them on their backs.

It is said that the place came to be known as Nambol, derived from the words "Nam" (back) and "Bol" (from poba, meaning "to carry"), referring to the act of carrying the fish on their backs.

Disclaimer: This is one traditional account of the origin of the name Nambol. Place-name studies often preserve multiple explanations and interpretations; therefore, this account should not be regarded as the sole or definitive origin of the name.

This version is based on Lammitlon by Sarangthem Bormani.