Mathu Naba Meetei Nupi Sahnpujarramagica New!

Long before Hinduism arrived in Manipur (c. 15th–18th centuries CE), the Meetei people practiced a form of nature worship led by priestesses called . These women performed Lai Haraoba (pleasing of the deities) – but some lineages were known for khuring nupa (left-hand or nocturnal rites), which involved invocations of wild spirits ( lam-lai ) and magical healing.

: Chants and incantations in the Meiteilon language are used to purify the spirit and remove negative energy. Mathu Naba Meetei Nupi Sahnpujarramagica

The ceremony is often guided by a knowledgeable practitioner, usually a woman, who oversees the spiritual and physical components, ensuring its proper execution. Long before Hinduism arrived in Manipur (c

: The fragrance of the crushed herbs filled the air, a scent Sana later described as "the smell of rain on thirsty soil." : Chants and incantations in the Meiteilon language