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'''Mount Koubru or Mount Koupalu''' is one of the highest mountains in [[Manipur]], and the abode of '''God Koubru''' and other [[Lists of deities in Sanamahism|Kanglei Gods and Goddesses]] in [[Kanglei mythology]].Sapormeina town lies below the peak.It is located in Sadar hills/Kangpokpi district of Manipur. |
'''Mount Koubru or Mount Koupalu''' is one of the highest mountains in [[Manipur]], and the abode of '''God Koubru''' and other [[Lists of deities in Sanamahism|Kanglei Gods and Goddesses]] in [[Kanglei mythology]].Sapormeina town lies below the peak.It is located in Sadar hills/Kangpokpi district of Manipur. |
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The mountain serves as one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in [[Manipur]], [[India]]. |
The mountain serves as one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in [[Manipur]], [[India]]. |
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Revision as of 20:37, 23 January 2020
Mount Koubru or Mount Koupalu is one of the highest mountains in Manipur, and the abode of God Koubru and other Kanglei Gods and Goddesses in Kanglei mythology.Sapormeina town lies below the peak.It is located in Sadar hills/Kangpokpi district of Manipur. The mountain serves as one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in Manipur, India. The mountain is one of the best places for mountain hiking as well as mountain climbing in the entire country.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
| Mount Koubru | |
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Mt Koubru |
| Elevation | 2,562 m (8,406 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Manipur |
| Country | India |
Mythological connection
Mount Koubru serves as an abode of Gods and goddesses since ancient times in Kanglei mythology, Meitei literature and Meitei culture. The mount Koubru is a main dwelling place of Lord Koubru, the protector deity of the Northern Kanglei world. The God Koubru lives with his consort Goddess Kounu and their vehicle animal Samu Angouba, the White Elephant.[citation needed]
Culture
Since ancient times, the Mt Koubru serves as the main pilgrimage site in Manipur and the Kanglei world. The Meitei people and the followers of Sanamahi faith climbs the mountain once in their lifetime, just like Muslims went to Mecca once in their lifetime.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ https://peakvisor.com/peak/koubru.html
- ^ http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/koubru/
- ^ http://wikimapia.org/17358929/The-Koubru-Mountain
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Manipur-showing-Koubru-Hill-Range_fig1_319128416
- ^ http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54022/committee-formed-to-save-mt-koubru