21-649: [REDACTED] Look up kaw in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Kaw or KAW may refer to: Mythology [ edit ] Kaw (bull) , a legendary bull in Meitei mythology Johnny Kaw , mythical settler of Kansas, US Kaw (character) , in The Chronicles of Prydain Name [ edit ] Kaw (surname) People [ edit ] Kaw people ,
42-466: A Native American tribe Places [ edit ] Kaw, French Guiana , a town Kaw City, Oklahoma , US Kaw Lake , Oklahoma, US Kansas River , US, known as Kaw Other uses [ edit ] Kaw (film) , 2007 Kawthaung Airport , Burma, by IATA code Kick Ass Wrestling, former name of Memphis Championship Wrestling Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
63-446: A place called Moirang , and asked them why they were fishing there. They told him that a dangerous bull had killed many people near the water, so they could not fish. Kongyamba then tricked his servant Khamba into catching the bull, by pretending, before the king, that he was possessed by a divine spirit, and claimed that the god Thangjing spoke through him. Saying he was "sated with offerings of flesh and fish", he demanded to be given
84-624: Is a legendary divine bull captured by Khuman Khamba in Meitei mythology and folklore of ancient Moirang realm. It appears in the legend of Kao Phaba ( Old Manipuri : Kau Phaapa ), also known as Khambana Kao Phaba ( Old Manipuri : Khampana Kao Phaapa ) of the Khamba Thoibi epic. Kongyamba, a rich nobleman of the Angom clan, met a group of women from the Khuman kingdom in
105-437: Is located at 24°30′N 93°46′E / 24.5°N 93.77°E / 24.5; 93.77 . It has an average elevation of 766 metres (2513 feet). Moirang is well connected with Imphal and Churachandpur through NH-150. Moirang-Kumbi and Moirang-Thanga are the other important district roads connected to Moirang town. As of 2001 India census , Moirang had a population of 16,684. Males constitute 51% of
126-531: The Indian National Army hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944. It is situated approximately 45 km (28 mi) south of the state capital Imphal . It has an area of 269 km (104 sq mi) with a population of 62,187 in 67 villages. There are 12 Panchayats in this block. Historically, the town of Moirang is famous for the ancient temple of
147-585: The Laihui Ensemble . This theatrical show was based on the story of the bull Kao. According to the story, an Oracle said that the King of Moirang will soon die and his people will lead a miserable life. The only solution told was to offer the powerful bull roaming in the Khuman kingdom to God Thangjing . Orphan Khuman Khamba was chosen to capture the bull. He was known for his bravery and goodness. To capture
168-645: The Moirang king. During World War II , Moirang was the headquarters of Indian National Army (INA). Colonel Shaukat Malik of the Indian National Army hoisted the Tricolour for the first time on Indian soil on 14 April 1944, in Moirang with the help of Manipuris like Shri Mairembam Koireng Singh and others who were members of the INA. The INA Museum at Moirang displays some wartime relics and photographs. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, himself also hoisted
189-544: The Tricolour flag of Indian Independence on 30 December 1943 in Jimkhana Club Port Blair. In which time Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was commander in chief of INA and Hon. President of Indian Government which recognized by 18 countries. The month long Lai Haraoba festival held between mid-May to June originated from Moirang. The graceful Khamba Thoibi dance also originated here at Moirang. Moirang
210-533: The bull with no harm to it was not easy. Khamba's motherly sister Khamnu disclosed to him the secrecy of the bull. The bull was once domesticated and treated as a family member during the good days of their parents. In 2020, a Shumang Kumhei named "Kao Faba" was produced by Western Cultural Association in Manipur . It was sponsored by the Sangeet Natak Akedemi of New Delhi , India. The play
231-555: The bull. In popular culture, Kao appears in arts, books, movies, theatres and many others. In 2001, Khambana Kao Phaba (painting) was kept in the permanent collection of the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS) Museum, Bhopal , India. In July 2019, the painting was selected as the "Exhibit of the Month" in the same museum. In 2011, "Kao, the sacred bull" was produced by
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#1732765756044252-410: The bull. He added that he even rescued Khamba who had fallen into the ditch. Once again, there was a great conflict between Khamba and Kongyamba over the claim. The two kings could not find out who was right. So, Kongyamba was asked to fight the bull within an enclosure. But Kongyamba was afraid of the bull. He climbed up on the heights to save himself. Khamba faced the bull bravely. He once again captured
273-405: The bull. The strong bull carried him away into the thick woods. Khamba did everything as his sister had told him to do. Immediately, the wild bull became tame and gentle. Khamba brought the bull back. On the way back, Kongyamba came to him before anyone saw them. Kongyamba pretended to help Khamba to hold the bull. Kongyamba held the rope. When everyone saw, Kongyamba claimed that he had captured
294-478: The deity, Thangching ( Thangjing ) and the legendary love story of "Khamba Thoibi". In a village named Ngangkhaleikai, the old cloth used by Khamba and Nongban are still preserved. The epic story of "Khamba-Thoibi" begins between a beautiful princess name Thoibi daughter of Wangon Ningthou Chingkhu Naha Telheiba, and an orphan man named Khuman Khamba . Khamba was raised up by her own sister when both their parents died when they were very young. Khamnu used to go around
315-552: The flesh of the bull that was terrorizing the people of Khuman. He added that "my servant Khamba vows that he will bring it for my honor and for the welfare of the State." When the king asked Khamba about his promise, he denied it, but in the end was forced to acquiesce and to try and catch the bull if it was the God's will; the king promised him he could marry Princess Thoibi if he were successful. The king of Moirang sent an embassy to
336-462: The king of Khuman . The embassy proposed to organize the great sport of capturing the wild bull. The Khuman king agreed. A grand colosseum was built for the event. The colosseum could hold a capacity of the audiences from both the two kingdoms. Khamnu revealed a secret to Khamba . She said that the bull had once belonged to their father. She told him that if Khamba told the bull their father's name, it would be tame and gentle: "This great bull
357-513: The title Kaw . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kaw&oldid=1224356896 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Kaw (bull) Kao ( Meitei pronunciation : /káo/ )
378-485: The village for pounding grain and lend a hand to others household works at her young age. In return she fed her brother from the less amount of grain that others paid in gratitude of helping to their household works. In ancient times, the king of Moirang was considered as the most powerful among the seven clan kings of Manipur. Till the end of Khamba-Thoibi era the Burmese King paid the annual war reparations money to
399-553: The world's only floating national park, the buffer of Loktak Lake (140 sq km) and Pumlen Pat (43 sq. km). It is best known for the being the place of origin of the ancient epic legend of Khamba and Thoibi , one of the seven epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore . Nationwide, it is also famous for the INA War Museum in the INA Martyrs' Memorial Complex , where Colonel Shaukat Malik of
420-477: Was once the Lord of your father's herd. Go to him, speak your father's name in his ear, and show him this Rope of silk." On the day of the adventure, Khamba stood face to face with the bull. The bull ran towards him with its dangerous horns. Khamba bent a little to the side. The people watching asked him if he was afraid. Khamba answered that he was waiting for a good position. Then, he stood on firm ground and caught
441-713: Was released in the Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal . The play is based on the legend of capturing the bull in Ancient Moirang . Moirang Moirang ( Meitei : /moi.rāŋ/ ) is a town in the Indian state of Manipur , best known for the tentatively listed UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area (KLCA), covering Keibul Lamjao National Park (KLNP),
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