Meitei dragons
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Dragons play a significant role in the legendary accounts of Meitei folklore, Meitei literature, Meitei mythology and Meitei religion (Sanamahism) of Ancient Kangleipak (Ancient Manipur), Medieval Kangleipak (Medieval Manipur) and Modern Kangleipak (Modern Manipur).Moirangthem Kirti (1993). Folk Culture of Manipur. Manas Publications. ISBN 978-81-7049-063-0.{{cite book| last = Lisam| first = Khomdan Singh| title = Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&pg=PA582| year = 2011| isbn = 978-81-7835-864-2| page = 582 | publisher = Gyan Publishing House}}North East India History Association. Session (1990). Proceedings of North East India History Association. The Association.
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- The Hiyang Hiren ({{langx|omp|Hiyang Hilen}}) is a well furnished race boat. This is often built in the shape of a dragon. Many legends say that it possesses spiritual powers.
- Kangla Sha is the Guardian dragon lion, safeguarding the Kangla Palace. Kangla Sha are usually depicted in pairs.
- Nongshaba, the dragon lion, is a child of Atingkok, the Supreme Being. Unlike his siblings, he always remains in the form of the mythical beast rather than that of a God (human figure).Internationales Asien Forum: International quarterly for Asian studies. Weltform Verlag. 1989
- Pakhangba is the youngest son of Leimarel Sidabi, the supreme mother earth goddess. He was given the throne of the universe to protect and rule the world by Atingkok, his father. He could change himself into both a serpentine dragon and a human. Several legends revolve around his identity as an ancient historical figure.Museum, Indian (1998). Bulletin - Indian Museum.Bahadur, Mutua; Santabai, Y. (1989). Tribal Art of Manipur. Mutua Museum.Mohd. Anis Md. Nor (2012). Dancing Mosaic: Issues on Dance Hybridity. Cultural Centre, University of Malaya. ISBN 978-967-03-8017-9.
- Poubi Lai is the tyrant dragon serpent of the primitive Loktak Lake. This huge dragon is a popular figure in Meitei folklore and mythology.[https://www.dailypioneer.com/2016/editions/story-of-a-giant-poubi-lai-show-begins-on-jan-7.html 'Story of a Giant Poubi lai' show begins on Jan 7][https://www.theweek.in/leisure/society/2018/07/02/manipur-loch-ness-monster-and-other-folktales-wari-jalsa-storytelling-fest.html Manipur's Loch Ness monster and other folktales at Wari-Jalsa storytelling fest - The Week]
- Taoroinai ({{langx|omp|Taoloinai}}) is a mythical dragon serpent, who lives in the cosmic ocean. It is known for bringing down the divine celestial egg (nonglum) down to earth.{{cite book| last1 = Dzuvichu| first1 = Lipokmar| last2 = Baruah| first2 = Manjeet| title = Modern Practices in North East India: History, Culture, Representation| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=C2Q-DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA350| year = 2017| publisher = Taylor & Francis| isbn = 978-1-351-27134-9| page = 350 }}Wahengbam Ibohal (1986). The History of Manipur: An early period. Manipur Commercial Company.{{cite book| last = Lisam| first = Khomdan Singh| title = Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Z6d-IyINtk4C&pg=PA578| year = 2011| isbn = 978-81-7835-864-2| page = 578 | publisher = Gyan Publishing House}}
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Flag of Manipur hoisted on the Independence Day 1947.jpg|The Flag of Manipur hoisted on Indian Independence Day, 1947
Flag of Manipur.svg|The Flag of Manipur
File:Kangla Sha.JPG|Kanglasha
File:Sculptures of Kanglasha (Kangla Sha), installed on the top of a monumental pillar, dedicated to the Meitei martyrs of Kangleipak (Manipur), standing inside the historic Bir Tikendrajit Park, Imphal.jpg|Kanglasha
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