Lok Ningthou

Lok Ningthou is a God in Meitei mythology and religion of Ancient Kangleipak. He is the God of brooks, gorges, ravines, rills, rivulets, runnels and streams. He is the Guardian God of the Southern direction. He is a son of Wangbren (), the God of water.Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. p. 193. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.

 Etymology 
In Meitei language (Manipuri language), the term "Lok" (ꯂꯣꯛ, /lok/) has multiple meanings. It means a gorge or a ravine.
"Lok" also means a brook or a rill or a rivulet or a runnel or a stream.Tensuba, Keerti Chand (1993). Genesis of Indian Tribes: An Approach to the History of Meiteis and Thais. Inter-India Publications. p. 74. ISBN 978-81-210-0308-7.
In Meitei language (Manipuri language), the term "Ningthou" (ꯅꯤꯡꯊꯧ, /niŋ.tʰəu/) means "king" or "ruler".
 Description 
God Lok Ningthou is also given the title "Khana Chaoba" (or "Khana Chaopa") like his father Wangbren (). He is also known as "Noushuba Mihingchi" (). He is known for having seven children.

God Lok Ningthou is one of the Lainingthous. He is also one of the ten Maikei Ngaakpa Lais.

 Related pages 
 Irai Leima
 Ngaleima 
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Category:Kings in Meitei mythology
Category:Meitei gods and goddesses
Category:Gods and goddesses of water