Chingjen Naran Panganba
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Chingjen Naran Panganba (ꯆꯤꯡꯖꯦꯟ ꯅꯥꯔꯟ ꯄꯥꯡꯒꯟꯕ), also known as Chingjel Naral Panganba (ꯆꯤꯡꯖꯦꯜ ꯅꯥꯔꯜ ꯄꯥꯡꯒꯟꯕ), is a prince of the Chenglei dynasty in ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). He is notably mentioned in the classical Meitei literary work known as the Chengleiron, one of the earliest narratives of ancient Meitei literature. His stories are mythologized in Meitei mythology and folklore. He is deified and worshipped in traditional Meitei religion of Sanamahism.[1] He is portrayed as a man of supernatural strength and extraordinary abilities, born to the Chenglei royal family. Over time, his name has come to symbolize exceptional physical power and courage in Meitei civilisation.[2][3][4]
Chingjen Naran Panganba was born to King Thangyi Khongjromba of the Chenglei dynasty and Penu Leimaren, daughter of the deity Soraren. His birth took place while his father was away at the frontier of the kingdom, leading the construction of defensive earthen ramparts. The legend says that shortly after birth, still with the umbilical cord attached, the infant left his mother and set out to find his father.[1][2][3][4]