Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi
| The story of Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi | |
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| Folk tale | |
| Name | The story of Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi |
| Aarne–Thompson grouping | no |
| Mythology | Meitei mythology |
| Country | Ancient Kangleipak (historical) India (present) |
| Region | Moirang, Manipur |
| Origin Date | During the reign of Moilang king Iwang Puriklai Laijing Punsiba (1138–1210) |
| Related | Meitei folklore, Meitei literature |
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The ancient legend of Kadeng Thangjahanba and Tonu Laijinglembi (Meitei: Kadeng-Tonu) is an epic cycle of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore from Moirang kingdom of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). It concerns the fateful love of Kadeng Thangjahanba, a skilled blacksmith, for the beautiful Tonu Laijinglembi.