Maibi

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Maibi are the priestesses of Manipur Kingdom commonly known for performing religious rites. They are considered as shamans as well as midwives.[1] They possess various skills of religious activities and ancient medicinal knowledge.[2][3][4]

Rank Maibis Salai Deities worshipped
1 ꯁꯪꯂꯦꯟ, romanized: Shanglen ꯃꯉꯥꯡ, romanized: Mangang ꯄꯥꯈꯪꯕ, romanized: Pakhangba
2 ꯅꯣꯡꯃꯥꯢ, romanized: Nongmai ꯂꯨꯋꯥꯡ, romanized: Luwang ꯌꯨꯝꯖꯥꯎ ꯂꯩꯃ, romanized: Yumjao Leima
3 ꯐꯨꯔꯥ, romanized: Phura ꯈꯨꯃꯟ, romanized: Khuman Salai ꯅꯣꯡꯁꯥꯕ, romanized: Nongshaba

The male counterpart is a Maiba.

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